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Cockalier

The Cockalier is a cross between two spaniel breeds, the Cocker Spaniel (show type or working) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. In rarer cases the American Cocker Spaniel can also be used.

The Cockalier can be a first cross (with one Cocker and one Cavalier parent), can be bred back to one of the original breeds or be two Cockaliers bred together - so there are varieties in size, shape, coat types and temperaments.

 

Lifespan
12–5 years
Weight
4.5–12kg
Height
30–8cm
Colours
The Cockalier can come in any colour that’s common to either the Cocker Spaniel or the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel including:
black; red; orange; brown; combinations of black with white; liver with white; red and white; blue roan; orange roan; black roan; particolours and tricolours; black and tan; ruby or Blenheim
Size
Small to Medium
The need-to-know
  • Dog suitable for owners with some experience
  • Basic training required
  • Generally healthy breed
  • Enjoys active walks
  • Enjoys one to two hours of walking a day
  • Small dog
  • Some drool
  • Requires grooming every other day
  • Chatty and vocal dog
  • Welcomes everyone happily
  • Generally friendly with other dogs
  • Gets along with other pets with training
  • May need additional supervision to live with children
  • Needs a small garden
  • Can happily live in the city
  • Can be left occasionally with training
Generally healthy breed

There is often a degree of variation in the health conditions and issues that crossbreeds are predisposed to. This is because some individuals retain more of the characteristics of one breed over the other. 
For more information on the health problems that may affect this crossbreed, visit the Cocker Spaniel or American Cocker Spaniel and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed pages.

Did You Know?

  • The Cockalier is a mixed breed dog so it’s not currently recognised by the UK Kennel Club
  • They naturally possess a very friendly nature and love spending time with their families
  • Due to their Cocker Spaniel roots, it’s likely they’ll retain their hunting instincts and may chase birds or small animals