Which lives longer, the Dachshund or the English Cocker Spaniel?

The English Cocker Spaniel has the longer median lifespan: Dachshund 13.2 years versus English Cocker Spaniel 13.3 years (McMillan 2024).

Which is healthier, the Dachshund or the English Cocker Spaniel?

On the Breed Health Score the Dachshund scores 79/100 and the English Cocker Spaniel scores 80/100. The English Cocker Spaniel scores higher.

Dachshund vs English Cocker Spaniel

The Dachshund has a median lifespan of 13.2 years and a Breed Health Score of 79/100 (grade A); the English Cocker Spaniel lives a median of 13.3 years with a score of 80/100 (grade A). On the overall index the English Cocker Spaniel scores higher. The English Cocker Spaniel has the longer median lifespan.

Dachshund

79grade A

English Cocker Spaniel

80grade A

Median lifespan

13.2 yr

13.3 yr

Size

small · 7-15 kg

medium · 12-16 kg

Flat-faced

Longevity

Conformation

100

Hereditary burden

Health Score

79A

80A

Conditions

IVDD Progressive retinal atrophy Obesity Patellar luxation Cushing's disease

Progressive retinal atrophy Otitis externa Hip dysplasia Familial nephropathy Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia

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How to read this. The Breed Health Score combines longevity (65%), conformation (20%) and hereditary burden (15%); see the methodology. Median lifespan is from McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Build your own with the interactive compare tool.