Muscular development is not so overdone as to restrict free-flowing movement. The stifle is not obtuse or over-angulated. When viewed from behind, the rear pasterns, from the hock joint to the feet, are straight. The hocks turn neither in nor out. They have hare feet, webbed with strong, well-arched toes.
Pads are smooth and strong.
Nails are black on dark dogs, light nails on dogs with little foot pigmentation is acceptable. Hair on the feet of the hairless variety is acceptable. Dewclaws may be removed from both the front and the rear. The tail is set on low. It is fine and long, reaching to the hock.