However, exact proportion is not as important as the dog being well balanced and sound, capable of performing the breed's intended function. Substance, a solidly built and well muscled dog full of strength and quality. The breed has as much substance and bone as necessary to carry the muscular structure but not so much as to appear clumsy. The head must be in proportion to the overall dog. Moderate in length.
Expression is alert, self confident, attractive and intelligent.
Medium size eyes set well apart, while slightly rounded, should not appear protruding or bulging. Lids tight, not drooping. Eye color can range from a light yellowish brown to brown, hazel or of dark tone to harmonize with coat. Disqualify yellow eyes. Yellow eyes are a light color like that of lemon, not to be confused with the light yellowish brown.