Severe fault - Toplines of the cranium and muzzle not parallel. Disqualification - Absence of wrinkles and folds. Expression - Wistful, at rest. Intimidating, when alert. Eyes - Deep set and almost hidden beneath drooping upper lids.
Lower lids droop to reveal the haw.
Color - Shades of amber or brown in accordance with coat color. Pigmentation of the eye rims same as the coat color. Ears - Set well above the cheekbones. May be cropped or uncropped, but are usually cropped to an equilateral triangle for health reasons. If uncropped, they are medium sized, triangular in shape, held tight to the cheeks, and not extending beyond the lower margin of the throat.