Should form an angle of 35 degrees to the horizontal. In quiet or peaceful situations, it is carried almost in continuation of the backline. Rather short than of medium length. Without dewlap or neck ruff. Judging of the limbs is highly affected by the long corded coat.
Front legs are columnar and straight, parallel and vertical seen from the front or the side.
The chest is broad which results in wide apart, strong and free moving legs. The limbs are firmly connected to the body. Bone substance is strong and powerful. Joints are large. The shoulder blades are moderately sloping.