Pasterns are strong, wide and long, with a slight slant. The upper tights are well-musculed. Stifle bones are long, inclined. Hock joint is clean-cut, angular. The hock is strong, long, slightly inclined.
FEET are strong, oval shaped, large, with arched toes, well covered with hair.
GAIT Powerful, ground-covering, trot or gallop. Free, balansed motions. Joints are not tied up.