Complete absence is a disqualification. When pulled forward, the tips of the ears should cover the eyes. When the dog is alert, the ears are raised and brought forward. Imported Turkish dogs may have cropped ears. EYES - Almond shaped eyes are set well apart and distinctly oblique.
Eye color varies from light golden brown to very dark brown.
Yellow eyes are considered a fault, blue eyes a disqualification. Eye lids should be tight enough to prevent sagging. Most dogs have at least a slight ruff of longer hair, beginning under the ears on the back of the jaws and extending along the neck and chest to the front of the shoulders. There may be a slight to moderate dewlap, although minimal dewlap is preferred. A long chest extends in depth to the elbows.