Please can someone explain to me the difference between a black and a blue cocker spaniel, and what exactly does the term 'blue roan' mean.

Many thanks.
Confused.

Hi
Black spaniels are..well, black.
Blue roans are a black, white and grey all mottled. They often have a few black patched, a couple of white ones..and the rest of the black and white fur is all mottled together to make different shades of grey.
They are very beautiful (but I would say that as I have one).
steph
:)