Ribs extend well back into short, deep and powerful loin. Slight tuck-up to flank. Topline strong and level. The dog should be slightly longer in body measured from point of shoulder to point of buttock than in height from withers to ground. Moderate turn of stifle.
Hocks well let down and well bent.
TAIL - Flows from topline. At speed legs tend to converge. Elsewhere hair smooth. NOTE - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.