The skull is broad and nearly flat. Viewed from the top, the skull tapers evenly from the ears toward the muzzle. There is no tendency toward cheekiness. The muzzle is strong and dry with well-developed jaws. Viewed from above, the muzzle is wider at the stop than at the tip.
Lips are tight and darkly pigmented.
Total lack of pigment on lips. Broken teeth shall not be penalized. The nose is always black. Total lack of nose pigment. The eyes are brown, of medium size, almond-shaped, and set slightly obliquely.