Springer Spaniels have one of the longest median lifespans of the popular UK breeds. Working Springers in particular stay very active, so make sure exercise suits their age as they get older.
A 5-year-old Springer Spaniel is about 37 in human years, and a 10-year-old is about 60.
| Dog age | Human years |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 15 |
| 2 years | 24 |
| 3 years | 28 |
| 4 years | 33 |
| 5 years | 37 |
| 6 years | 42 |
| 7 years | 47 |
| 8 years | 51 |
| 9 years | 56 |
| 10 years | 60 |
| 11 years | 65 |
| 12 years | 69 |
| 13 years | 74 |
| 14 years | 78 |
| 15 years | 83 |
| 16 years | 87 |
Springer Spaniels count as medium dogs (9 to 23kg when fully grown). Medium dogs settle into about 4 to 5 human years for every year after their second birthday. If yours is much lighter or heavier than usual, pick their actual size in the full converter.
Open the full converterIn a 2024 study led by Dogs Trust, published in Scientific Reports, which looked at more than half a million UK dogs, half of Springer Spaniels lived to 13.5 or older. That's longer than dogs overall, and about the same as a person reaching 76.
Lifespan figures: McMillan et al. (2024), Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death, Scientific Reports. Age chart attributed to the American Animal Hospital Association.