The jaws are long, powerful, and deep. The bones and surface blood vessels are clearly visible through the skin of the well-chiseled muzzle. Lips are tight with no hint of flews. The Afghan Hound has a complete set of large, evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors or level bite. The nose is black and of good size.
Nostrils are large.
The nose projects somewhat over the mouth so that a line drawn from the tip of the nose to the end of the lower jaw slopes downward and backward. Nose any color other than black. The eyes are triangular and set obliquely. Dark brown is the preferred color but lighter shades of brown are acceptable in light-colored dogs. Eyerims are black.