Thighs broad, muscular, well developed. Coarse hocks undesirable. FEET - Tight, compact, well rounded, with strong full pads. TAIL - Set low, never carried above level of back. Well feathered with lively action.
Forelegs swing straight forward from shoulder, throwing feet well forward in an easy free manner.
Hocks driving well under body, following in line with forelegs. At slow movement may have a pacing stride typical of this breed. COAT - Close, straight and weather resisting, never coarse. Moderate feathering on ears, forelegs, body and hindquarters. NOTE - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.