Occiput -not accentuated, the skull forming a gentle curve where it fits well into the neck. Expression - alert, intelligent and kind. Eyes - are set widely apart. Eye rims are self-colored and tight. Ears -relatively small, well set on, lying close to the side of the head and thickly feathered.
Nose -Large open nostrils.
Black on black dogs, brown on liver dogs. Lips -fairly tight, firm, clean and dry to minimize the retention of feathers. Jaws - long and strong, capable of carrying a hare or a pheasant. Broken teeth should not count against the dog. Severe Faults -Wry and undershot or overshot bites with a noticeable gap must be severely penalized.