Cheeks are lean. Eyes - Large, well opened and set well apart. The iris is of an ochre colour, more or less dark according to the colour of the coat. Ears - Practically triangular shape, in length they are not more than 5 cm. Nearly always carried low, the ear should have little erection power.
Cartilage is fine.
The skin is covered with dense hair mixed with longer scattered hairs, wich becomes thicker at the edges. NECK - Powerful and muscled, clearly distinguished from the nape, merging harmoniously into the shoulders. The lower edge shows a lightly developed double dewlap. BODY - Fits almost into a square. Back - Withers not too raised.