Buyer question
How long does a Cocker Spaniel live?
Our Animal Library gives the Cocker Spaniel a lifespan of 10–14 years.
Source: the Cocker Spaniel page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Cocker Spaniel in the Animal Library
The detail
The American Cocker Spaniel was bred down from flushing spaniels into a smaller, merrier companion, and most today are family pets. Sweet, sensitive and happy to play, it pairs a manageable size with one of the higher-maintenance coats in the sporting group.
- Best fit
- Families, moderate activity
- Temperament
- Merry, gentle, sensitive
What to weigh
The coat needs brushing several times a week and professional grooming every six to eight weeks, and the long ears invite chronic infections. Harsh correction can make a Cocker fearful or snappy.