When the dog is alert, the ears have a slight lift at the base. Beardie ears may fold horizontally or vertically. Either is correct. Ears should fit on the head with the opening level with the eyes, giving breadth to the head. The teeth are strong and white, meeting in a scissors bite.
Full dentition is desirable.
The neck is in proportion to the length of the body, strong and slightly arched, blending smoothly into the shoulders. The tops of the shoulder blades lie in against the withers, but they slope outwards from there sufficiently to accommodate the desired spring of ribs. The legs are straight and vertical, with substantial, but not heavy, bone and are covered with shaggy hair all around. The pasterns are flexible without weakness. Withers are no more than two fingers width apart.