Sproodle (Springerdoodle)

Medium dog (10–25 kg), typically living 1214 years.

Typical adult weight

Males: 1825 kg

Females: 1622 kg

Individual pets vary. Body condition matters more than the number on the scales.

At a glance

Energy
Shedding
Grooming needs
Trainability
Barking / vocal
Good with children
Good with other pets
Heat tolerance

Typical lifespan

Median lifespan for a Sproodle (Springerdoodle) is around 12 years, based on an estimate built from this breed's size, type and published lifespan range. Try our dog lifespan calculator for a figure adjusted to your own dog.

Life with a Sproodle (Springerdoodle)

The Sproodle (Springerdoodle) is a very high-energy breed that needs serious daily exercise, or it can become bored and destructive. As a medium dog (10–25 kg as an adult), it is exceptionally quick to train and often excels at obedience or agility work, which matters most in the first year while good habits are being formed. It also will bark to alert you but is not usually excessive.

Coat care is a big part of day-to-day life with this breed: its coat needs frequent brushing, and many owners also book professional grooming, and it sheds lightly for most of the year. Around the home, the Sproodle (Springerdoodle) has a reputation as an excellent family dog and is typically gentle with children and tends to get along well with other dogs and household pets, though every individual dog is different and early, positive socialisation makes a real difference.

Weather is worth planning for too – this breed manages moderate warmth reasonably well but still needs care on hot days. Whatever your plans for exercise, feeding or budgeting, the tools below are pre-loaded with typical figures for the Sproodle (Springerdoodle) so you can get a quick, personalised estimate.

Puppy growth chart

Estimated weight by age, based on an adult weight of around 20.3 kg (the midpoint of typical males and females) and a standard medium-breed growth curve. Real puppies vary by ±15% or more.

Age% of adult weightExpected weight
12 weeks40%8.1 kg
16 weeks50%10.1 kg
26 weeks70%14.2 kg
39 weeks90%18.2 kg
52 weeks100%20.3 kg

Feeding guide by weight

Rough daily amounts for a neutered adult Sproodle (Springerdoodle) of average activity, using the standard 70 × weight0.75 formula and a typical dry food energy density of 3600 kcal/kg. Always check the exact figure on your own food's packaging.

Body weightDaily caloriesRoughly dry food
16 kg896 kcal249 g
20.3 kg1071 kcal298 g
25 kg1252 kcal348 g

For a figure tailored to your dog's age, activity and neuter status, use the dog food calculator.

Daily exercise needs

As a working, sporting and herding breed-type dog, the Sproodle (Springerdoodle) typically needs about 90120 minutes of exercise a day, split across one or two walks plus some off-lead time or play where possible.

Puppies, seniors and dogs recovering from illness need much less – see how much exercise does my dog need for a plan by age and health.

Estimated UK costs

Ongoing costs (food, insurance, routine vet care, flea/worm treatment, grooming and extras) for a Sproodle (Springerdoodle) typically run to around £108–£146 a month, or roughly £16,200–£21,900 over an average 12.5-year lifetime, not including one-off costs like purchase price, neutering or equipment.

These figures are UK averages and will vary by region and lifestyle. See our cost-of-ownership guide for a full breakdown you can adjust yourself.

Health conditions to be aware of

Like all breeds, the Sproodle (Springerdoodle) has its own set of conditions vets keep an eye out for. Knowing about them ahead of time means you can ask the right questions, consider health screening, and choose insurance cover that suits.

  • Ear infections
  • Hip dysplasia

A breed being prone to a condition does not mean your pet will get it. Ask your vet about screening and insurance.