Loin broad and slightly arched, and the ribs well sprung, giving abundance of lung room. Defects -Very long or swayed or roached back. Flat, narrow loin. Forelegs and Feet Forelegs -Straight, with plenty of bone in proportion to size of the hound. Pasterns short and straight.
Feet -Close, round and firm.
Pad full and hard. Defects -Out at elbows. Knees knuckled over forward, or bent backward. Forelegs crooked or Dachshundlike. Feet long, open or spreading.