The hindquarters are strong and well-muscled. The angulation of the hindquarters is in balance with the angulation of the forequarters. The stifles are well-bent, and the hocks are well let down. When the dog is standing, the short, strong rear pasterns are perpendicular to the ground and, viewed from the rear, parallel to one another. FEET Good feet are essential for a working gun dog.
Feet are compact, well-knit, and round to oval in shape.
Toes are well arched. Pads are thick and hard. Nails are strong. Front dewclaws may be removed. The tail is a natural extension of the topline and is docked to about one-half its natural length or long enough to cover the dog's genital area when the tail is hanging down.