Teeth broken or missing by accident shall not be penalised. Shoulder blades are long, flat, fairly close set at the withers and well laid back. The upper arm, which should be relatively the same length as the shoulder blade, attaches at an approximate right angle to the shoulder line with forelegs dropping straight, on a perpendicular to the ground. Straight and strong. Bone is strong, oval rather than round.
Pasterns are medium length and very slightly sloped.
Front dew claws may be removed. Back is straight and strong, level and firm from withers to hip joints. The croup is moderately sloped. Chest is not broad but is deep with the lowest point reaching the elbow. The ribs are well sprung and long, neither barrel chested not slab-sided.