The head should be pleasingly rounded with no sharp angles. The face should be full with considerable breadth between the eyes, tapering slightly to a short well-developed muzzle. Firm, neither receding nor protruding, reflecting a proper bite. Set far apart with rounded aperture. Eye color ranges from gold to copper, the greater depth and brilliance the better.
Allowance is to be made for larger size in males.
In proportion to body and tail. Five toes in front, four in back. The mature specimen should be black to the roots. Kitten coats should darken and become more sleek with age. Nose leather and paw pads - Black.