The cranium is lipoid. Slight but well defined with cranial-facial axis almost parallel. It should be dark in dark colored dogs, brown or rose colored in blond and bronze colored dogs and spotted in spotted dogs. Seen in profile it is straight with a strong mandible and maxillary. Tight and together.
Incisors close tightly in a scissor bite.
Over and undershot bite as well as any other anomaly in position of the jaws is to be categorized as a serious fault. Absence of molars and premolars is not to be penalized. They are medium sized and almond shaped with an alert and smart expression. Color as dark as possible preferred and both eyes should be the same color. Color of lids ranges from black to brown to gray.