The croup is slightly sloping and blends into the hindquarters in a gentle curve. The belly is slightly tucked up. The hindquarters are long and well muscled. The angulation of the stifle is in balance with the angulation of the forequarters. The hock joint is moderately angulated.
Rear pasterns are strong, lean, and of moderate length.
Viewed from any angle, they are parallel to one another and perpendicular to the ground. When standing naturally, rear legs are spaced moderately apart and are set neither too far out behind the dog nor under. FEET Feet are compact, well-knit, and round in shape. Toes are well-arched. Pads are firm and supple.