Length of forearm nearly equal to half total height at withers. BODY - Chest, ribs of narrow oval cut, great depth of brisket, reaching to elbows, giving great heart and lung room, especially in mature dogs. Breastbone slightly pronounced with adequate width between elbows, and abdomen very tucked up. Back rather bony, muscular and free from any cavity, rising in a graceful curve with well balanced fallaway. Highest point of curve is situated over last rib.
Curve is more pronounced in dogs than bitches.
Loins broad and very powerful with plenty of muscular development. Fallaway long and well muscled. Posterior line of hock vertical. Seen from side, legs slightly set back. FEET - Front feet oval, toes close together, well arched over strong, thick pads. turning neither in nor out.