The dew claws may or may not be present. Hindquarters The thighs are broad, strong and muscular. The stifles are moderately bent and taper smoothly into the hocks. The hocks are well let down and straight when viewed from the rear. Dew claws must be removed.
Feet are compact and turn neither in or out.
The undercoat may be thick and sometimes showing. The ground color is jet black. The markings are rich rust and white. Symmetry of markings is desired. Rust appears over each eye, on each cheek, on each side of the chest, on all four legs, and under the tail.