Lips fit fairly tightly, forming a gentle curve in profile, with no heaviness in the flews. The correct bite is tight scissors. Full dentition is required. The neck is strongly muscled and well set on, of medium length, with no indication of throatiness. The body is deep in chest, with good spring of rib, the brisket reaching to the elbow.
Ribs are neither barrel shaped nor flat.
The back is strong, short and straight. The loins are strong and muscular, with moderate tuck-up. The tail follows the natural very slight slope of the croup, is broad at the base, and is luxuriant and well feathered, with the last vertebra reaching at least to the hock. The tail may be carried below the level of the back except when the dog is alert, when it is held high in a curve, though never touching the body. Tail carried below the level of the back when the dog is gaiting.