It flows without interruption into the chest and head. When the dog is at attention, the neck shows a crest. Forequarters Forequarters are broad and powerful. Shoulders should lie close to the body. Bone structure is not heavy.
Legs are straight down to the pasterns.
Length of leg from foot to elbow must exceed half of the distance to withers, but must not exceed 60 percent. Dew claws are desired but not required. Pads are thick and tough, round and compact. When seen from the rear, hindquarters are uncommonly close, appear slightly bowed from crotch to hock, but should not be cow-hocked. Below the hocks, legs may be straight to gently slanted out.