The muzzle is broad and deep, with square, even jaws. The full upper lip is of sufficient depth to cover the lower jaw. The eyes are round and full, and look directly forward. Eye rim shape suggests a slightly almond shape. The color of the iris is dark brown, the darker the better.
Expression is soft, intelligent, alert and appealing.
The nose is black in the Black and Black and Tan dogs. In other colors it may be brown, liver or black, the darker the better. Nose color harmonizes with eye rim color. The nose is of sufficient size to balance the muzzle and foreface. The well-developed nostrils are typical of field dogs.