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Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix (Siberian Cocker): Owner’s Guide

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix - Siberian Cocker - Owner's Guide
Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix aka Siberian Cocker Owner’s Guide

A Cocker Spaniel Siberian Husky mix, sometimes called a Siberian Cocker, Husky Spaniel is a friendly, fun-loving dog who is almost always happy as long as people are around. They are lively, playful, and easy to train, making for great family pets. 

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How much is a Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix?

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mixes will likely cost $600 to $1,800 from a breeder.

Where to buy a Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix?

Siberian Cockers aren’t that common. So we recommend Googling ‘Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix for sale’ or ‘Siberian Cocker for sale’. Google will hopefully show one available near you!

Siberian Cocker Traits & Characteristics 

  • Happy-go-lucky 
  • Friendly
  • Affectionate 
  • Active 

Traits Summary Table

TraitsCocker Spaniel Husky Mix
Eye ColorDark brown, brown or blue.
Coat ColorAgouti, black, tan, brown, gray, red, sable, and white in various combinations and in patterns like piebald or saddle-back, blue roan, silver, buff, cream, golden, red roan, and brown roan with roan or merle markings.
SheddingNormal shedding
Height15 to 20 inches tall
Weight30 to 50 pounds
TemperamentIncredibly friendly!
Lifespan10 to 14 years
IntelligenceAbove average intelligence
Physical ActivityNeeds at least an hour of exercise per day
Good With Kids?Great with kids
OriginUnknown
Price$600 to $1800
PROSLoyal, fun-loving and family-friendly.
CONSPotential for excessive barking, potential for separation anxiety and shedding.

Appearance 

The Siberian Cocker has a sturdy, muscular body in a compact to medium size. It may have pointy ears like the Husky or long-hanging ears of the Cocker Spaniel.

It may have a longer tail like the Husky or a slightly shorter tail like the Cocker Spaniel.

Color 

The Siberian Cocker can be a wide range of colors and patterns. From the Husky side, they can be colors like agouti, black, tan, brown, gray, red, sable, and white in various combinations and in patterns like piebald or saddle-back.

Cocker Spaniels can be much of the same colors as the Husky as well as blue roan, silver, buff, cream, golden, red roan, and brown roan with roan or merle markings.

A mix between the two can be any of these colors or patterns. A mix could also have the dark brown eyes of the Cocker Spaniel or the brown or blue eyes of the Husky, or a mix!

Must read: Siberian Husky Colors

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix Colors
Look at he pretty colors of this Siberian Cocker! 😍 Image from @amandajealexander

Coat & Shedding 

Both parent breeds are double-coated, shedding dogs. They shed year-round but tend to lose more fur once or twice a year as the seasons change. The Cocker Spaniel typically has medium-length fur with feathering on the ears, abdomen, and legs.

A mix between the two may have a shorter, dense coat like the Husky or a longer, more flowing coat like the Cocker Spaniel. 

Size

The male Siberian Husky typically weighs 45 to 60 pounds and stands at about 21 to 23.5 inches in height. The female Siberian Husky usually weighs between 35 and 50 pounds and stands 20 to 22 inches in height.

In comparison, the male Cocker Spaniel typically weighs 25 to 30 pounds and stands at about 14.5 to 15.5 inches in height. The female Cocker Spaniel is a bit smaller, weighing around 20 to 25 pounds and standing at 13.4 to 14.5 inches in height.

Based on the parent breeds, a Siberian Cocker will likely be somewhere in the middle, standing at about 15 to 20 inches and weighing between 30 and 50 pounds. 

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix Size
Awww so happy! 🥰 Image from @bella_siberiancocker

Temperament & Personality 

Siberian Cockers are incredibly friendly dogs who love just about everybody. They may bark to let you know that someone is approaching the home, but once they know the person is friendly, they will try to become their best friend. They love to play and have fun but will also gladly crawl underneath the covers and cuddle. 

Lifespan 

The Siberian Husky has an expected lifespan of 12 to 14 years. The Cocker Spaniel has a life expectancy of 10 to 14 years. The average Siberian Cocker will likely have a similar life expectancy of about 10 to 14 years. 

Must read: How old is my Husky in humans years? 

Intelligence

Siberian Cockers make for quite smart dogs. Thanks to their Cocker Spaniel heritage, they are also very eager to please, so training is often a breeze – unless they inherit a bit of the Husky’s propensity for stubbornness!

Nonetheless, with proper training, the Siberian Cocker can do quite well with training and can even go on to compete in obedience and agility trials. 

Activity Level 

Both parent breeds are known to be very active dogs. At the very minimum, a Siberian Cocker will need an hour of exercise every day.

Some may have a higher energy level if they take after the Husky parent, while others may be more content to go for their daily walk and then lounge around if they take after the Cocker Spaniel parent.

In general, though, Siberian Cockers just want to be with their family, so if you are more active, they will be too. 

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix Physical Activity
This is Maximus a physically active Siberian Cocker! 😛 Image from @maximus_siberiancocker

Are Cocker Spaniel Husky Mixes Good With Kids?

Cocker Spaniels are famously great with children and make wonderful family dogs. Siberian Huskies also tend to be good with children.

A well-trained and properly socialized Siberian Cocker will likely be an affectionate and friendly dog to people of all ages. 

Speed, Strength & Endurance 

The Siberian Cocker will likely be a natural athlete thanks to the athleticism of both its parents’ breeds. The Cocker Spaniel is a sporty hunting dog that is more than happy to run fast, and the Siberian Husky is a strong working dog with quite a lot of endurance and strength. 

Behavior 

Siberian Cockers are, more often than not, incredibly sweet-natured and loving dogs. However, they can develop poor behaviors due to their need to have nearly constant companionship.

They do not like to be left alone, and their displeasure is often expressed through excessive barking and destructive behaviors like chewing the furniture or pillows or scratching at the doors or carpets.

Starting training early on will be key in teaching your dog good manners and how to feel confident when left alone for short periods. 

Visit our Siberian Husky Behavior hub to learn more.

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix Behavior
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History & Origin of the Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky breed history goes back some 4,000 years to the region of northern Siberia. Here, its ancestors were bred by the Chukchi people, a nomadic hunter-gatherer tribe.

The Chukchi relied on their dogs heavily. Their dogs provided an extra heat source during the cold nights, companionship, and, of course, helped transport goods on sleds when traveling to new areas. 

Cocker Spaniel

The Cocker Spaniel history goes back as far as the ages of antiquity. Most spaniels are believed to have originated in Spain as bird dogs. Eventually, these spaniels grew in popularity throughout Europe and even in America.

Breeders began to breed for certain characteristics, temperaments, and specialties. Today, there are all kinds of spaniels. The Cocker Spaniel was classified as such thanks to its specialty in hunting woodcock birds, commonly found in North America.

It was even the most popular dog in the United States for much of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, largely in part to its hunting ability, being a smaller size for a spaniel, and for being family-friendly. 

It hasn’t been until more recent years that mixing different breeds together started to become more popular. The same goes for the Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix.

This mix breed most likely originated in the 90’s along with the designer dog breeding craze. However, they might have been part of an accidental litter before then.

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix

It hasn’t been until more recent years that mixing different breeds together started to become more popular. And still, the Siberian Cocker is not a mixed breed that is all that common.

Some who love the characteristics and attributes of both breeds may breed them together. But, oftentimes, it is more likely a case of accidental breeding when pets or strays who aren’t neutered or spayed get together.

In many cases, these dogs end up in shelters, so it is always a good idea to start your search there! 

Husky Cocker Spaniel Mix History
In all of history, have you ever seen a sad doggo at he beach? 😀 Image from @im_adelita

How to Take Care of a Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix 

Nutrition 

Siberian Cockers are known to really love their food. Thankfully, they like to be quite active, which helps keep the pounds off. But, it will still be important to determine the correct amount of food for a Siberian Cocker and not to overfeed them as they can be prone to obesity and other weight-related conditions.

High-quality dog food with a high protein content, moderate fat, and low carb is recommended. A good starting point is to feed about 2 to 2.5 cups of dog food, split into two meals during the day.

But some dogs may require more or less depending on their size and activity level. Follow the feeding guidelines provided by your chosen dog food brand. 

Visit our Siberian Husky Nutrition hub to learn more. 

Exercise 

While the Siberian Cocker is certainly an athletic dog, it is not as high energy as some of the other Husky mixes that exist.

They can often get their exercise needs met by:

  • Going for a couple of walks a day or
  • Playing ball in the backyard for a while.

But they also do enjoy more athletic endeavors like:

  • Going for runs
  • Hiking
  • Swimming

But sometimes, these dogs will just get the zoomies when they are excited, and this can be a great aerobic exercise for them too! Just be sure you don’t have anything fragile sitting out for them to crash into! 

Must read: How much exercise does a Husky need?

Husky Cocker Spaniel Mix Exercise
Walkies + wine tastings = best Sunday ever! 😂 Image from @trixiebooboo

Grooming 

Siberian Cockers will require fairly extensive grooming, depending on the type of coat they inherit. Both parent breeds are known to shed extensively, thanks to their double coats, and the Cocker Spaniel’s easily tangled and matted coat (if not brushed!).

Additionally, while it is not recommended to shave a Husky, Cocker Spaniels do often get shaved, more so on the top part of their body or their back. Depending on which breed the Siberian Cocker’s coat is more similar to, shaving may or may not be necessary.

Frequent brushing, at the very least, once a week, will be a must. A metal comb and a slicker brush will likely be the best tools for this dog.

Frequent ear cleaning will also be essential, especially if the Siberian Cocker inherits the longer drooping ears of the Cocker Spaniel. And, of course, regular nail trims will be important as well. 

Training

While the Siberian Husky can sometimes be stubborn, training a Siberian Cocker should be fairly easy. They are extremely eager to please and love to make their people happy.

Starting training and socialization early on and finding what the dog finds most rewarding will be key. Some dogs have a favorite toy that can be their reward for completing a training exercise, and others love treats!

Some Siberian Cockers are notorious for loving treats a little too much, though. Finding a low-calorie treat option will help ensure the dog stays in good shape.

Because of their social nature, these dogs often do great in group training classes. Training in a group setting can also be a great way to help your dog learn to focus even when there are other, more exciting distractions. 

Visit our Siberian Husky Training hub to learn more.

Husky Cocker Spaniel Mix Training
Training to be a good Siberian Cocker puppy! 👏 Image from @maximus_siberiancocker

Puppies 

Bringing a puppy home is one of the best parts of owning a dog, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Thankfully, these dogs are really smart and catch on quickly.

If you start crate training and potty training early on and stick to a regular schedule, you’ll be sure to find success. Additionally, be sure to provide plenty of playtime and nap time in between training sessions. These puppies are still babies and need their sleep! 

Must read: Why does my Husky sleep so much?

General Health 

Overall, Cocker Spaniel and Siberian Husky mixes tend to be healthy dogs so long as they receive regular preventative care and proper exercise and nutrition. However, there are a few health conditions or concerns that they may be more prone to developing.

For example, they are more prone to developing:

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy.
  • Luxating Patella
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Elbow Dysplasia

They are also more likely to become obese and suffer from skin and ear problems. 

Visit our Siberian Husky Health hub to learn more.

Husky Cocker Spaniel Mix Health
Now that feels good! 😍 Image from @bella_siberiancocker

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix Price

Because they aren’t common, it can be a challenge to determine what the cost might be for a Siberian Cocker. By looking at the parent breeds, though, we can get a better estimate.

The average husky puppy costs anywhere from $600 to $1,500 or more, depending on the breeder. A Cocker Spaniel puppy typically costs between $700 and $1,800, again, depending on the breeder and the dog’s pedigree.

Therefore, Cocker Spaniel Husky Mixes will likely cost $600 to $1800; most likely falling somewhere in the middle of the aforementioned ranges.

However, Siberian Cockers can sometimes be found in shelters or rescues, where the price may be lower. Adult dogs usually cost $200 to $300, while puppies in shelters have a higher price tag, usually somewhere between $350 and $500. 

Visit our Siberian Husky Price hub to learn about the maintenance cost of Huskies.

Siberian Cocker Pros & Cons 

Pros: Loyal, fun-loving, family-friendly

Cons: Potential for excessive barking, potential for separation anxiety and shedding

Cocker Spaniel Husky Mix Alternatives

Here are some some alternative Husky mix breeds:

Recommendation 

The Siberian Cocker is, without a doubt, a great family dog who can easily adapt and thrive with just about any family so long as proper training and socialization is provided. This Husky mix makes for an all around happy and friendly dog! 

Do you have a Cocker Spaniel Husky mix?

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