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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 colors. 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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