Overall size should be in proportion to the body. The muzzle is equal in length or slightly shorter than the back skull. Viewed from the side the topline of the back skull and muzzle form parallel planes, divided by a moderate, well-defined stop. The muzzle tapers little from base to nose and is rounded at the tip. Gaze should be keen but friendly.
Eyes are brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination thereof, including flecks and marbling.
Almond shaped, not protruding nor sunken. The blue merles and blacks have black pigmentation on eye rims. Ears are triangular, of moderate size and leather, set high on the head. At full attention they break forward and over, or to the side as a rose ear. Prick ears and hanging ears are severe faults .