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Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel Colors and
Coats
Cavalier
King
Charles
Spaniel
colors
make
these dogs arguably the most
beautiful of man’s best friends!
These
charming dogs come in four
Cavalier King Charles color
combinations. It's
difficult to decide on your
favorite Cavalier
color!
The
coats of Cavalier King Charles
puppies may at first seem quite
short, but in time, they will
grow long, luxurious ears, silky
feathers from their legs, a
lovely plumed tail, and an
Elizabethan ruff of fur under
their chins.
The
coat of a Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel is never trimmed
(though it is acceptable to trim
the bottom of the footpads).
Cavalier tails are never docked,
as is sometimes done in other
breeds.
To
keep your Cavalier's coat as
silky and beautiful as it
deserves to be, grooming
your dog several times a week is
recommended. Regular brushing
keeps snarls and matting under
control and helps to distribute
the natural oils through your
puppy's skin for a healthy
shine. In the spring and fall,
when shedding can be an issue, a
daily brushing will also help
keep shedding to a minimum.
Blenheim
Cavaliers
 Cavaliers
whose coats have a white background
and chestnut markings are referred
to as Blenheim
Cavalier
King Charles Spaniels, a
tribute to Blenheim Palace where the
Duke of Marlborough raised this
popular breed.
Black
& Tan
Cavaliers
 Black and
Tan Cavaliers have a black body with
tan highlights, most notably tan
eyebrows, cheeks, chest, legs and
beneath the tail.
Ruby
Cavaliers
 Ruby
Cavaliers are intended to be
entirely chestnut in color.
Can Rubys have white in their coats?
Many do. It's not really important
for companion animals, though for
showing, a Ruby that is truly 100%
liver-colored is preferred.
Tricolor
Cavaliers
 Tri color
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a
mixture of white, tan and black. The
ears and area surrounding the eyes
will be black, separated by a splash
of white.
Tricolors have tan markings over the
eyes, on the cheeks and beneath the
tail. This color combination is the
most unusual and often carries the
highest price tag.
A
word of caution...
A word of
caution in choosing your
first Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel puppy. Don’t be
fooled into thinking your
Cavalier Spaniel puppy’s
coat will stay exactly the
same as he grows. Like many
other breeds, Cavalier King
Charles puppies grow into
their colors.
If you pick out
a Blenheim Cavalier puppy
because you love the look of
his all-white muzzle, it’s a
sure bet that your little
companion will grow in some
chestnut “freckles” to
surprise you!
But
after all, isn't watching
your puppy grow into his
adult coat really half the
fun?
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