The dewclaws may or may not be present. The thighs are broad, strong, and muscular. The stifles are moderately bent and taper smoothly into the hocks. The hocks are well let down and straight when viewed from the rear. Dewclaws must be removed.
Feet are compact and turn neither in nor out.
The undercoat may be thick and sometimes showing. The ground color is jet black. The markings are rich rust and white. Symmetry of markings is desired. Rust appears over each eye, on each cheek and on each side of the chest, on all four legs, and under the tail.