Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel WIP

Started on this spaniel today, reference is from a great group on facebook called "Artist Reference Photos" where people post photos for artists to use.  It's really great because as an artist it is difficult to find photos to use sometimes, not all photographers agree.  This spaniel is going to be quite difficult I think, particularly the curly ears, but I'm looking forward to the challenge, it's all good practice :)