The skull is broad with well-developed arches over the eyes. The occiput is fairly well-developed and the stop is moderate. The muzzle is wide, coarse, and truncated. The top of the muzzle is straight and is parallel to the top of the skull. Underjaw is well-developed and broad.
Lips are tight and are black in color.
Ideally gums and palate are dark or black. Nose is wide and the front of the nose forms a right angle with the top of the muzzle. The nostrils are wide. The nose is black. A dark gray or dark brown nose is not desirable but is acceptable.