Second thigh long and well developed, good turn of stifle, hocks set low, turning neither in nor out. Toes well arched and close, nails strong and curved. Nails preferably dark in all coat colours, except harlequins, where light are permissible. TAIL - Thick at the root, tapering towards end, reaching to or just below hocks. Carried in straight line level with back, when dog is moving, slightly curved towards end, but never curling or carried over back.
Hocks move freely with driving action, head carried high.
COAT - Short dense and sleek looking, never inclined to roughness. Fawns - colour varies from lightest buff to deepest orange, dark shadings on head and ears acceptable, eyes and nails preferably dark. Blues - colour varies from light grey to deep slate, the nose and eyes may be blue. Blacks - black is black. In all above colours white is only permissible on chest and feet, but it is not desirable even there.