The muzzle tapers little from base to nose and is rounded at the tip. Gaze should be keen but friendly. Eyes are brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination thereof, including flecks and marbling. Almond shaped, not protruding nor sunken. The blue merles and blacks have black pigmentation on eye rims.
Ears are triangular, of moderate size and leather, set high on the head.
At full attention they break forward and over, or to the side as a rose ear. Prick ears and hanging ears are severe faults. Top flat to slightly domed. It may show a slight occipital protuberance. Length and width are equal.