At the point of shoulder the shoulder blade forms an approximate right angle with the upper arm. The legs are parallel and straight to the pasterns. Length of leg in proportion to the body. Feet are oval, compact, tightly knit and well padded with hair. Toes are well arched.
Pads are black to dark brown, tough and deeply cushioned.
Toenails are white. Hindquarters Hindquarters are well angulated. The lay of the pelvis is approximately 30 to the horizontal. The upper thighs are well developed. Stifles are well bent.