-Color Diversity-

Solid Color Variants of the English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel displays a beautiful variety of solid coat colors. Each color has its own unique charm—ranging from classic to extraordinary.

🧡 Red
This color ranges from a very light, almost golden blonde shade to a rich, vibrant red fox tone. The coat appears warm and lively—a true eye-catcher.

🖤 Black
Classic, noble, and striking. A deep, glossy black gives the Cocker a particularly elegant appearance.

🖤🧡 Black and Tan
Here, the Cocker also displays tan markings—typically above the eyes, on the cheeks, chest, paws, the inside of the thighs, and under the tail. This combination is somewhat reminiscent of the Doberman’s coloration.

🤎 Chocolate / Liver
A deep, warm chocolate brown—also known as liver color or chocolate. This shade appears especially soft and gentle.

🤎🧡 Chocolate and Tan
As with "Black and Tan," tan markings appear in the typical areas here as well—combined with the chocolate brown coat.

🐾 Sable
A rich golden shade with a dark mask and often a darker “saddle” over the back. There are various gradations—from light golden sable to brown sable to dark black sable.
Important to note: According to the current breed standard, sable and sable roan are now considered undesirable colors.

 Parti-Color Variations of the English Cocker Spaniel
In addition to the solid colors, there is also a wide variety of beautiful multi-colored English Cocker Spaniels. These color patterns appear lively, uniquely individual, and often very striking.

🔹 Blue Roan
Fine black hairs are evenly interspersed with white hairs, creating a “roan” appearance. Blue roan is one of the most well-known and popular color patterns.

🔹🧡 Blue Roan and Tan
Like the classic blue roan, but with additional tan markings above the eyes, on the cheeks, legs, chest, and under the tail.

⚫⚪ Black and White
A white base color with clearly defined black patches or spots—not roaned, but in contrasting colors.

⚫⚪🧡 Black and White and Tan
As above, but with additional tan markings—a very distinctive and popular combination.

🧡⚪ Orange Roan
Red and white finely intermingled—the effect is softer than with blue roan, often creating a warm, “golden” overall impression.

🧡⚪ Orange and White
A white base color with clearly defined red (orange) patches—not roan. This variant appears bright and cheerful.

🤎⚪ Chocolate Roan
Brown and white hairs finely intermixed—the chocolate variation of the blue roan.

🤎⚪🧡 Chocolate Roan and Tan
Brown roan with additional tan markings—a rather rare but beautiful combination.

🤎⚪ Chocolate and White
White base color with clearly defined brown patches—no roaning, just clear contrasts.

🤎⚪🧡 Chocolate and White and Tan
Brown and white markings, complemented by the typical tan points—very expressive and charming.

🐾 Sable Roan
A special—and rather rare—color variation is the sable roan. Here, sable-colored hairs (ranging from golden brown to dark brown) intermingle with white, creating a roaned, often very striking appearance.
The variants include:

• Brown sable roan – a darker, brownish-tinted sable shimmer over a white roan base.
• Orange sable roan – a warmer, golden sable shimmer over a white roan base.
• Sable and white – clearly defined sable-colored patches on a white base (not roan).

According to the current breed standard, sable and sable roan are considered undesirable colors. Nevertheless, there are breeders and enthusiasts who appreciate this color variation for its unique beauty. What always remains paramount is that health and temperament take precedence.