Pasterns strong with slight indication of spring. Point of elbows set away from the ribs, running parallel with the body and neither turning inwards nor outwards. BODY - Chest deep, ribs well sprung and running well back with plenty of heart room. Back broad and level, not dipping behind the withers, slight arching over the loin. Stifles well angled.
Hocks well let down and viewed from behind, stand square.
Well boned down to feet. FEET - Neither too tight nor too round. Well padded with well arched toes. In balance with the rest of the dog, set high and carried up from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock, depending on attitude. Tail is well covered with hair, especially on underside where the hair is slightly longer.