Ribs deep, well sprung and carried well back. Flanks well cut up. Back rather long, broad and square. Loin powerful, slightly arched. Stifles well bent.
Hocks well let down, inclining neither in nor out.
Body and hindquarters, features of ample proportions and well coupled, enabling adequate ground to be covered when standing. TAIL - Long, set on rather low, strong at root, tapering to point, carried low, slightly curved. Hind legs coming well under body giving great propulsion. COAT - Fine and close. NOTE - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.