Mouth is dry. Removal of whiskers is permitted but not preferred. The Great Dane has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite. The nose is black, except for blue Danes where the nose is a dark blue-black. A black spotted nose is acceptable, but not preferred, on a harlequin Dane.
Eyes are medium in size, almond-shaped, tight, and dark brown.
A slightly lighter shade of brown is acceptable, but not preferred, in the blue Danes. Light-colored eyes, eyes of different colors, and walleyes are permitted in the harlequin Dane but not preferred. Ears may be cropped or natural, with no preference. Ears are high set and of moderate thickness. Natural ears are medium in size and fold forward close to the cheek.