When the dog is standing, the short, strong rear pasterns are perpendicular to the ground and, viewed from the rear, parallel to one another. FEET Good feet are essential for a working dog. Feet are well knit and oval in shape. Toes are long, webbed and well arched. Pads are thick and hard.
Nails are strong.
Dewclaws may be removed. The tail is a natural extension of the topline. It is thicker at the base and tapers to the tip. A tail of the correct length extends to the hock. When the dog is relaxed, the tail hangs down naturally.