Neck clean-cut and moderately long. Expression kind, keen and intelligent. The ear when drawn snugly along side of the jaw should end approximately 2 inches from the point of the nose. In shades of light amber, gray, or blue-gray, set well enough apart to indicate good disposition and intelligence. When dilated under excitement the eyes may appear almost black.
Complete dentition is greatly to be desired.
The back should be moderate in length, set in a straight line, stong, and should slope slightly from the withers. The chest should be well developed and deep with shoulders well laid back. Ribs well sprung and long. The brisket should extend to the elbow.