Proportion-The body is long in proportion to the height of the dog. Substance-Good working condition, medium bone, correct body proportions, symmetry and balance determine proper weight. The head is long and strong. The length of the muzzle is equal to the length of the skull. Expression-Keen and intelligent.
Rims are black, oval in shape.
Light-colored or protruding eyes. Skull-Viewed from the front or side is long and flat, slightly longer than it is wide and full between the eyes, with slight but definite stop. Muzzle-Strong and powerful with slight fill under the eyes. The jaws are powerful. A desirable breed characteristic is an inverted V-shaped area free of hair extending from the nose up the bridge of the muzzle, varying in length in the mature dog.