Nostrils must be large and open. Small or restricted nostrils. The eyes are oval with tight eyelids and pigment to match the nose color. Dogs with black pigment have dark eyes, the darker the better. The bony arches over the eyes are defined but should not be so excessive as to make the skull appear coarse.
Expression is alert and intelligent.
The English Pointer's ear is another distinguishing mark of the breed. They should be slightly pointed. The ear leather is thin enough that the veins in the ear are apparent. The outer side of the ear is covered with short, silky hair. At rest, the ears should hang nearly flat and close to the cheeks, with little or no fold.