The female has a somewhat more refined skull than the male. The muzzle is just a little longer than one-third the length of the head. When viewed from the side, the point where the muzzle joins the skull is relatively high and the top line of the muzzle is straight. The lower outline of the muzzle moves steadily upward toward the end of the muzzle. Viewed from the front, the muzzle is well filled in under the eyes, and there is slight tapering toward the nose.
Lips are black and tightly closed.
The Finnish Lapphund has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite. A black nose is preferred. The eyes are rather large and oval-shaped. Dark brown eye color is preferred. Expression is intelligent and kindly.