Tapers from bridge to tip with nostrils well open. Color should blend with that of the coat or be black. Lips fit fairly tightly, forming a gentle curve in profile, with no heaviness in flews. The correct bite is tight scissors. Full dentition is required.
Jaws are strong enough to carry a sizeable bird, and softness in mouth is essential.
Color amber to brown. Expression is friendly, alert, and intelligent. Flesh around eyes should be the same color as the lips. Well feathered at the back of the fold. Hair short at the rounded tips.