The lips must be tight, well-knit, and of dark color. Futhermore, the upper jaw must overlap the bottom jaw. The bones of the jaws must be well-developed so that the teeth are not prematurely worn. The eye color should be as dark as possible. Light eyes are not desirable as they spoil the expression of the dog.
Tipped ears are faulty.
Hanging ears are a very serious fault. During movement, the ears may be folded back. The neck must be strong, well-muscled, and without excessive loose skin at the throat. It should be at a 45 degree angle to the body. A smooth top line beginning from the back of the neck and continuing in a straight line over a well developed wither and sloping slightly toward the croup- without any visible disturbance.