Eyes almond shaped, moderately spaced and set a trifle obliquely. Ears of medium size, triangular in shape, close fitting and set high on the head. They are thick, well furred, slightly arched at the back, and strongly erect, with slightly rounded tips pointing straight up. The stop is well-defined and the bridge of the nose is straight from the stop to the tip. The muzzle is of medium width, tapering gradually to the nose, with the tip neither pointed nor square.
Lips are well pigmented and close fitting.
Teeth closing in a scissors bite. Fault-Any bite other than scissors. When moving at a trot, the neck is extended so that the head is carried slightly forward. Chest deep and strong, but not too broad, with the deepest point being just behind and level with the elbows. The ribs are well sprung from the spine but flattened on the sides to allow for freedom of action.