Forelegs perfectly straight, with good bone. Elbows perpendicular to body, working free of sides. BODY - Back short, strong, straight and level, showing no slackness. Ribs well sprung. When dog is long in couplings some slackness will be shown here.
Hocks well let down, parallel with each other when viewed from behind.
FEET - Small, round and compact, with a good depth of pad, well cushioned, and toes moderately arched, turning neither in nor out. TAIL - Set on high and carried gaily, not curled over back. Good strength and substance. Tip approximately at same height as top of skull. Forelegs move freely, parallel to the sides.