It may be carried straight or raised slightly. Forequarters S houlders are long, with good angulation, and well laid back. The forelegs are straight and vertical from the front and set well under the shoulder from the side. Pasterns are slightly sloping. Dewclaws should be removed.
Feet are round, firm, with tightly closed webbed toes.
Pads are thick. Hindquarters T he thighs are long and well muscled. Angulation in balance with the front. The legs are vertical with the hocks turning neither in nor out. The stifle and hock joints are strong and well angulated.