The metatarsus is solid. While standing, hind legs should not brace backwards. A vertical line should run from the buttocks towards the middle of the ankle Joints to the metacarpus. TAIL Set high and if hanging, reaches the ankle joint. Able to curl or be hook shaped.
Cropped tail is permissible.
GAIT Free, usually even and calm gait. A typical gait in a short trot which breaks into a somewhat ungainly gallop with an acceleration. The limbs must move in a parallel manor in a straight line, whereby the front legs tend to move towards the middle. The joints of the front and back limbs stretch slightly. The and the small of the back spring smoothly.