BODY - Back short, level and strong without slackness, loin muscular, slightly arched. Brisket deep front ribs moderately arched, rear ribs deep, well sprung. Very short coupled. Thighs long and powerful. Stifles well bent, turning neither in nor out.
Hocks well let down, upright and parallel when viewed from rear.
Combination of short second thigh and straight stifle highly undesirable. FEET - Round, compact with small, tough and well cushioned pads, toes moderately arched. Turning neither in nor out. TAIL - Preferably docked. Set high, carried erect not over back nor curled.