The hocks are strong, broad, and well let down. Viewed from the rear, the rear pasterns are parallel to each other. From the side, they are perpendicular to the ground. When standing normally, the rear legs are spaced moderately apart and positioned so that a line dropped from the point of buttocks to the ground would fall just behind the point of hock. The front feet are large and oval with well arched, firm, and compact toes.
Rear feet are the same as forefeet except slightly smaller.
Rear dewclaws, if any, are removed. Front dewclaws may not be removed. Toenails may be light or dark. The tail is set on high, uncut, thick at the base, and tapering to the tip. When the dog is in repose, the tail just reaches to the hock, with the bottom third of the tail forming a hook.