How Long Do Cockapoos Live?

The small "designer" breed of dog known as a cockapoo lives a life average for its size, but long compared to other breeds.

  1. Typical Lifespan

    • The average life span of a cockapoo (also known as a cockerpoo, cockadoodle or spoodle) is typically 12 to 15 years. However, the American Cockapoo Club more generously estimates the breed's life expectancy at 14 to 18 years.

    Maximum Age

    • Some cockapoos have been known to live for up to 22 years.

    Compared to Average Age

    • Compared to other dogs, the life expectancy of the Cockapoo is right around average. The average of a dog in Europe and North America is 12.8 years.

    Compared to Related Breeds

    • Compared to the breeds from which cockapoos come (American or English cocker spaniel and a poodle, often a toy poodle), cockapoos̵7; life expectancy falls unsurprisingly in between the two. Toy poodles average 14.4 years of life, and cocker spaniels average 12.5 years.

    Compared to Large Dogs

    • Generally, smaller dogs like the cockapoo tend to live longer than bigger dogs. For example, the Chihuahua averages a life span of 13 years, while the great Dane averages 8.4 years.