The second thighs are well-developed. The hocks are set back and parallel when viewed from rear. The tail is set moderately high and reaching to or little below the hock, tapering to the end and forming a slight curve, but never carried over the back when dog is in action. It is wide at the root and tapers to the end. The feet are heavy, rounded and compact with well arched toes.
Black nails are preferred.
The outer coat is moderately coarse. The undercoat is dense, short and close-lying. Fawn-brindle always has fawn as a background color completely covered with very dark stripes. In all cases, the muzzle, ears and nose must be dark in color. The gait projects the evidence of great power and strength.