Looking for a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel mix? Discover all you need to know about the size temperament grooming health cost and life with a Golden Cocker Retriever.
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The first time I was introduced to a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel cross, I was in my sister-in-law’s kitchen, clutching a mildly warm cup of coffee, when an adorable, honey-lab tornado shot down the hall towards me. She skidded off the tile, wagged so enthusiastically she almost flipped herself upside down, and deposited a reasonably damp sock in front of me as though it was a present from heaven.
I was a goner. I devoured books, articles, and websites about designer-dog Culture & Trends and about the Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel hybrid, more informally referred to as the Golden Cocker Retriever. After a few months I adopted my own Golden Cockie, Biscuit. This is all the information I’ve picked up since researchingand actually experiencingher mayhem.
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What is a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix?
The Golden Cocker Retriever is not an established breed by the American Kennel Club. It is a hybrid, like someone’s taken a Golden Retriever and crossed it with a Cocker Spaniel or vice versa. You end up with a medium-sized kind large-eared, soft-eyed, people friendly pet. It’s a little like two of your favorite songs being mashed togetheryou get a little of each, but often you can’t really decide, which is the one you’ll be humming all day.
Both parents are from the sporting group, bred to work with hunters. Golden Retrievers retrieved waterfowl and Cocker Spaniels even flushed birds from heavy brush. That common history gives the mix an innate love of people, a sharp nose and a brain that craves a task.
Size and Appearance
Since the two parents are so varied in size, the diversity is greater than expected. Golden Retrievers are normally 55-75 pounds, and American Cocker Spaniels are normally 20-30 pounds. Because of this, the range is:
Here’s a rough snapshot, though individual dogs vary:
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Coat
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Energy
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Biscuit is roughly 38 lbs and has her Golden parent’s honey coat, but has acquired her Cocker’s long flour-eyeres. Her ears are my favorite thing about her. They are like two little silk scarves and it is hilarious when they flapped all over when she runs.
Color varies from cream and gold, to red, black, and a mixture of both parti-color. Whelped pups from the same litter can range quite a bit in appearance, so don’t be disappointed if the puppy you get isn’t an exact match for the pictures you’ve been admiring on the net.
Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix: The Complete Breed Guide.
Considering a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel cross? Find out on size temperament grooming needs, health, and maintenance costs of a Golden Cocker Retriever and if this might be the perfect mix for your lifestyle.
My first encounter with a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel blend was in the kitchen of my sister-in-law, cup of luke warm coffee in hand, while a tiny honey colored whirlwind came tumbling around the bend. She latched onto the tile floor skidding, proceeded to wag so vigorously that her entire hindquarters wagged limp from the motion until she was an inch at my feet holding one damp sock in submission.
I was a goner. I was reading everything I could get my paws on about the Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel hybrid, or more affectionately, the Golden Cocker Retriever, in less than a week. To this day, I am still trying to catch up. A few months later I got my own dog, Biscuit. This is what I have learned from both my books and my girl.
What exactly is a Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix?
The Golden Cocker Retriever is a cross breednot an officially recognized breed by the American Kennel Club. Basically someone hybrids a Golden Retriever and a Cocker Spanielvoila, you have a medium-sized, soft-eyed, highly social dog. Imagine combining two of your favorite songs, you may get a bit of each one, but you can’t tell, which chorus will “stay with you.”
Both parents are from the sporting group, bred to work with hunters, Golden Retrievers retrieved waterfowl, Cocker Spaniels drove birds from thick cover. That common background offers the combo with at a natural love of people, a nose to do the job and a mind to find it.
Size and Appearance
Since the sizes of the parents are so far apart the mix is not what most people would think it is. Golden Retrievers normally weigh 55-75lbs. And the American Cocker Spaniel in the middle between 20-30 lbs, this makes a large range.
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Trait
Golden Retriever
Cocker Spaniel
Golden Cocker Retriever (typical)
Weight
5575 lbs
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Height
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Lifespan
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Biscuit’s about 38 pounds. We have her Golden parent’s honey coat and the Cocker’s floppy velvety ears. I absolutely adore her ears. They resemble two little silky shawls, and they swing dramatically every time she runs. The color can be anything from cream and gold to red, black, and a mixture of parti-color colors. Even a litter can contain puppies of amazing difference, so do not hope them to be identical copies of the photo’s you’ve seen.
Should You get the Golden Cocker Retriever?
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This dog is a great fit if you:
Desire a romantic, community-oriented sexifeeling companion
Include time to take daily exercise and update your appearance.
Are home often, or be able to arrange company throughout the day.
Have children or other pets? Looking for a calm, friendly dog?
Have fun training and hanging out with your dog.
Think twice if you:
Work for extended periods of time away from home with no fall back position.
Looking for a dog that calls for less care and sheds less.
Prefers its own company, looks for company when obviously just trying to be independent;
Not ready for veterinarian and grooming expenses
How costly is it to buy a golden cocker retriever?
Puppy prices are regionally and breeder dependent, but they should generally cost you anywhere from $500 to $1,500 more. Remember to consider costs just as greatly expected over time.
Spend around 2,500 a year on food, regular veterinary care, grooming, flea, and tick control, toys, and insurance. Emergency care can easily blow that figure out of the water, so it may be worth having a little nest egg to fall back on. Or obtaining pet insurance.
Where to Find One
Begin with rescues and shelters. Mixed breeds like this one are more common than you imagine, and the cost of adoption is most likely a lot less than a breeder would ask for.
If you go the breeder route, do your homework. A responsible breeder will:
Introduce you to the puppy’s mam (and where possible the pap, too)
Provide health testing results for each parent.
Ask you tonns of questions about where you live and how you live,
Never rush you into a decision.
Stay clear of anyone who has puppies online that won’t let you see them, has every breed tracked by them, or cannot tell you about their health history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel mix shed frequently?
Definitely, up to a point, to the limit moderately to heavily. Regular brushing but makes it manageable.
Are they good with children?
Most of the time, yes. They are gentle and playful, but I would always supervise them with small children.
Are they hypoallergenic?
No. Because they shed and produce dander, they are not practical if you have significant dog allergies.
What size is my puppy going to be?
Most adult land inbetween 25 and 55 lbs. Meeting the parents is the single best predictor.
Are they declarative barkers?
They’re not yappy dogs, but they will let you know when visitors arrive and if they are left alone for long periods of time, they may produce more noise.
Life Expectancy?
Average 10 to 14 years with good experiences.
Final Thoughts
The experience of owning a Golden Cocker Retriever is equivalent to having a smiley, sunshine-type presence that just happens to be underfoot, helps himself to your socks and demandscuddlingandscratching on the belly at a moments notice. It’s an effort to groom and walk and provide companionship but it results in a determined best friend that flops on the floor, whines, and grapples at your knees every time you return from the mailbox.
If you have the time, the energy and enough space on the sofa, then this combination could well be the best decision you’ve ever made. Biscuit was for me!
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Additional Resources:
- Golden Retriever: Is It Right for You? (AKC): Explains that Goldens are eager to please and easy to train, and suit an active household best.
- Cocker Spaniel: Is It Right for You? (AKC): Covers the Cocker’s sensitive nature and significant grooming needs.
