There should be sufficient substance to convey endurance. Any tendency to coarseness or weediness in the general appearance of the dog. Essentially an old-fashioned Collie type. Broad in skull, slightly blunt in muzzle. Teeth of good size.
Ears are medium size, broad at the base and taper towards the tip.
May be carried drop, semi-erect or prick, and need not be matching. Are sensitive in their use. Eyes are fairly large and set wide apart. Color is usually medium brown. Liver or red merle dogs may have amber eyes.