Both sides of the spine have strong muscular tissue. Hindquarters Hindlegs a little bit longer than the forelegs. Set wide open, yet not unnaturally spread. Muscular thighs Paws Colour of the claws varies with the colour of the dog, dark. With the pepper Dandie they are tanny, with the mustard one darker than the colour of the top.
Flat feet are to be ob-jected.
Tail Rather short, about 20.3 cms to 25.4 cms of length. Beginning thick at the root, then growing thicker in order to diminish very strongly to the tip of the tail. The tail should be carried erect in a light curve, like a scimitar.