Black and tan Cocker Spaniel?

Question

We have a Black and Tan American cocker spaniel. He has 2 White spots one big one on his chest and one small one on his belly where his belly button should be. Is that normal for a black and tan dog?
Is there a web site where they show pictures of black and tan cockers? I have not found one, only other colours. I would like to see some other dogs the same colour. Is it not comon colour or do people not like this colour?

Answer 1

From the standard:
Parti-Color Variety--Two or more solid, well broken colors, one of which must be white; black and white, red and white (the red may range from lightest cream to darkest red), brown and white, and roans, to include any such color combination with tan points. It is preferable that the tan markings be located in the same pattern as for the tan points in the Black and ASCOB varieties. Roans are classified as parti-colors and may be of any of the usual roaning patterns. Primary color which is ninety percent (90%) or more shall disqualify.

Tan Points--The color of the tan may be from the lightest cream to the darkest red and is restricted to ten percent (10%) or less of the color of the specimen; tan markings in excess of that amount shall disqualify. In the case of tan points in the Black or ASCOB variety, the markings shall be located as follows:

1) A clear tan spot over each eye;
2) On the sides of the muzzle and on the cheeks;
3) On the underside of the ears;
4) On all feet and/or legs;
5) Under the tail;
6) On the chest, optional; presence or absence shall not be penalized.

Tan markings which are not readily visible or which amount only to traces, shall be penalized. Tan on the muzzle which extends upward, over and joins shall also be penalized. The absence of tan markings in the Black or ASCOB variety in any of the specified locations in any otherwise tan-pointed dog shall disqualify.

Answer 2

Color and Markings
Black Variety--Solid color black to include black with tan points. The black should be jet; shadings of brown or liver in the coat are not desirable. A small amount of white on the chest and/or throat is allowed; white in any other location shall disqualify.

Answer 3

For a show dog, white, except for a small amount on the throat or chest, is a disqualification. For a pet, it doesn't matter a bit if he's got more white than he should. It's not that people don't like black and tans, it's that buff and black are dominant colors - that's what you get the most of.

Answer 4

my cocker is black and tan, too, he has no white spots though, I think they're absolutely adorable!

Answer 5

it could be that this is not a desirable trait in the breed. you need to look up the local listings for what are the breed standards in your area.

Answer 6

http://www.akc.org/breeds/cocker_spaniel/index.cfm.