The muzzle and skull are on parallel planes . The nose is prominent, extending beyond the lower jaw. It is of a rosy flesh color, never black or liver, and tends to harmonize with that of the coat. Pigment is solid or butterfly. Nostrils are open.
Lips are thin and tight and the color of the nose.
Flews are tight and dry fleshed. The neck is long, slender, slightly arched and strong, yet flat muscled. The topline , from ears to tail, is smooth and flowing. The back is level and straight. The ribs are slightly sprung.