Skull is broad and only slightly curved between the ears, flattening a slight but definite stop. Muscular cheeks but not prominent. The foreface is broad and well filled in under the eyes, tapering gradually to a medium-length, deep, powerful muzzle. EYES - Oval shaped and of medium size, neither prominent nor sunken. Must express alertness and intelligence.
Eye color is brown, with a very dark pupil.
NOSE - Black, regardless of the coat color. EARS - Should be of moderate size. Preferably smaller than large, broad at the base, muscular, pricked and moderately pointed. Ears set wide apart on the skull, inclined outwards, sensitive in their use and firmly erect. The inside of the ear should be fairly well furnished with hair.