The croup is long, broad and smoothly rounded to the tail insertion. The tail is fairly level reaching to the hocks, carried down in repose and raised when excited. The bones of the tail should be straight. The shoulders are long, sloping and strong. They are flat and well muscled.
Forelegs are straight and strong.
The pasterns slope very slightly, but are never weak. The feet are round and compact with well arched toes. 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.