From the rear, the thighs are strong and powerful. The legs turn neither in nor out. When viewed from behind, they are upright and parallel. The entire foot points straight ahead and is balanced equally on the ball and not merely on the toes. Set in continuation of the spine, extending without kinks, twists, or pronounced curvature, and not carried too gaily.
Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in unison with the driving action of hind legs.
The correct shoulder assembly and well-fitted elbows allow the long, free stride in front. Viewed from the front, the legs do not move in exact parallel planes, but incline slightly inward to compensate for shortness of leg and width of chest. The propulsion of the hind leg depends on the dog's ability to carry the hind leg to complete extension. Viewed in profile, the forward reach of the hind leg equals the rear extension. The thrust of correct movement is seen when the rear pads are clearly exposed during rear extension.