The nose large and liver in color. Teeth strong and regular with a scissors or level bite. The hair on the face is short and smooth, except for a beard which grows in a narrow line at the back of the jaw. Trimming of this breed characteristic in an exaggerated manner is highly objectionable. Eyes-Medium in size, slightly almond shaped with tight eyelids.
Eyes are hazel in color, preferably of a dark shade.
The expression is keenly alert, intelligent, direct and quizzical. Ears-Long, lobular, set low, with leathers reaching about to the end of the nose when extended forward, and abundantly covered with long curls, extending two or more inches below the tips of the leathers. Chest deep, with brisket extending to the elbows. Ribs well sprung and carried well back. Immediately behind the shoulders ribs are flattened enough to allow free movement of the forelegs, becoming rounder behind.