Tail should be set on low enough to give a rather rounded appearance to the hindquarters and should be carried nearly level with the back. At the root it is thick and covered for two or three inches with short curls. The tail should not be long enough to reach the hock joint. Proper double coat is of vital importance to protect the dog while working. The neck, back, sides, and rear are densely covered with tight, crisp ringlets, with the hair longer underneath the ribs.
Forelegs are well covered with abundant curls or waves.
The hind legs should also be abundantly covered by hair falling in curls or waves, except that the hair should be short and smooth on the front of the legs below the hocks. The hair on the throat is very short and smooth, forming a V-shaped patch. All curled areas should be clearly defined by curls of sufficient length to form a sharp contrast with the smooth coat on face, throat, tail, and rear legs below the hocks. Fore and hind feet should be well clothed with hair both over and between the toes. Dogs may be shown in natural coat or trimmed.