Ideally, the skull should be 8 ¼ inches long for males and 7 ¾ inches for females.  Note that it is not overly broad between the ears (ideal being 4 inches for males and 3 ½ for females).

It tapers moderately toward the supraorbital ridges.  The occipital protuberance is easy to palpate.  Cheek bones are not too prominent.

 The stop is not accentuated, but is apparent. Nasal bridge is straight.  Because of the fall of hair, you must use your hands to check these features.

Ears  are medium size, drop ears that cover the ear opening.  Note that they are set on  rather high and lay flat along the cheeks.

They are shaped like a triangle, with the shortest side of the triangle at the fold of the ear.

Jaws and teeth are strong.  Bite may be scissors or level.  The dog should have full dentition (the absence of the 2 M3 in the lower jaw should not be penalized).  Teeth are rather large for a small dog.

Lips are relatively thick, and close against the gums. 

Eye color is brown or dark brown in grey-blue coated dogs, light brown in light-coffee-brown dogs. Eyelids are black in grey-blue dogs, liver-colour in light-coffee-brown dogs.

The skin at the throat is somewhat loose, but without forming a dewlap.