Hair on the muzzle is short and fine. Whiskers are not removed. Nose tapers from bridge to tip, with nostrils well open. Colour should blend with that of the coat or be black. The correct bite is tight scissors, full dentition is required.
Jaws are strong enough to carry a sizable bird, and softness in mouth is essential.
Eyes set well apart, almond shaped, medium-sized. Colour, amber to brown. Expression is friendly, alert and intelligent. Flesh around the eyes should be the same colour as the lips. Ears triangular, rounded at the tips, medium-sized and carried in a dropped fashion.