Seen from rear, the hind legs are parallel and not too close together. Well angulated, turning neither in nor out. Straight and parallel when seen from behind. Dewclaws tolerated as long as they do not hinder movement. Co-ordinated, smooth reaching strides with good drive from the hindquarters.
Hindquarters track in line with the forequarters.
Top coat dense, smooth, close lying and coarse, with rich undercoat. Buttocks lightly breached. Tail covered with dense fur. Top coat plain, of medium length with a rich undercoat. Over the haunches and rump usually somewhat wavy.