When pulled forward, tip of ear should just cover the eye. Low, hound-like ear set to be faulted. Nose- black or brownish black, though fading to a lighter shade in cold weather not serious. Pink nose or one seriously lacking in pigmentation to be faulted. Teeth -scissors bite, in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisors.
Obvious gaps are serious faults.
Neck, Topline, Body Neck medium long, merging gradually into well laid back shoulders, giving sturdy, muscular appearance. Backline -and level from withers to slightly sloping croup, whether standing or moving. Sloping backline, roach or sway back, flat or steep croup to be faulted. Body -well balanced, short coupled, deep through the chest. Chest -between forelegs at least as wide as a man's closed hand including thumb, with well developed forechest.