Cockalier — breed guide
Cocker Spaniel crossed with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 6–13 kg (13–29 lb)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Silky, feathered ears
Living with a Cockalier
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Sweet · Devoted · Soft · Sociable
Health to watch
- Mitral valve disease
- Ear infections
- Luxating patella
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Cockalier good with kids?
Generally yes. Cockaliers are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Cockalier good with cats?
Usually yes. Cockaliers typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Cockalier need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Cockalier handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Cockalier's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.