State

Head position

Nose, eyes, mouth

Tail

Relaxed

All head-neck positions are possible

Nostrils long, eyes almond-shaped and mouth relaxed. A rim or corner of the lower lip may be visible

Tail is relaxed, hangs loosely

Light tension

All head-neck positions are possible

Nose and/or eyes round, mouth relaxed and loosely closed

Tail is relaxed or carried lightly

Medium tension

Mid-high to high head-neck positions

Nose and/or eyes round, mouth clenched

Tail is carried lightly to moderate

High tension

High head-neck position

Nose and eyes round, mouth clenched and possible a differently shaped upper lip

Tail is carried lightly to high