[header] How to select a cavalier king charles spaniel [title] Pick a cavalier with the right coloring. [step] Cavalier king charles spaniels have luxurious coats and come in four different color combinations known as blenheim (chestnut red and white), black and tan, tricolor (chestnut red, white and black) and ruby (solid chestnut red). Most breeders value cavaliers with long, slightly wavy fur. 
They prefer dogs to have clearly definable colors. They don't like dogs with a lot of " ticking ".