The pattern [Noun 1は + Adjective + Noun 2 + をしている] is used to describe a feature of someone or something. It generally focuses on a certain attribute, like describing a person's eyes, an animal's ears, etc. That structure looks a bit convoluted, so let me give an example.
馬は足が長い。
馬は長い足をしている。
These sentences are synonymous. Both of them are stating that horses have long legs, just with slightly different grammar. Thus, the をしている portion is probably best translated as "have."
One last thing is that している often becomes した when the phrase modifies a noun.
このオペラ歌手は、本当にきれいな声をしていますね。
This opera singer really has a beautiful voice.
兄の娘は大きい耳をしてるよね。
My brother's daughter has huge ears.
フレンチブルドッグは短い足をした犬だ。それに、面白い顔をしている。
French bulldogs are dogs that have short legs. They also have funny faces.
今日はスバルに会って、すごくきれいなくちびるをしてるんわね。
I met Subaru today, and he has such pretty lips.
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