Head of good size. Skull high in dome, of good length and width allowing adequate brain capacity. Muzzle long, strong, somewhat square with gradual stop. Face smooth, nose large and well developed, dark liver colour, overall an impression of fineness.
Comparatively small eyes, almond shaped, medium to dark brown, intelligent and alert.
Long, oval-shaped ears, set low, hanging close to cheeks. Jaw strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaw. Neck Strongly set into shoulders, powerful, arching and long enough to carry the head well above level of back.
Shoulders powerful and sloping, chest deep, reasonable width and curvature between forelegs. Forelegs well boned and straight.