Deep-chested with good spring of rib, brisket reaching to the elbow. The back is short and straight, the topline level, the loins strong and muscular. Tuck-up is moderate. Rear and front angulation should be in balance. Thighs are very muscular, upper and lower sections being moderately equal in length.
Stifles are well bent and hocks well let down, turning neither in nor out.
Dewclaws must not be present. The strongly-webbed feet are tight and round with well arched toes, thick pads and strong nails, and are in proportion to the size of the dog. Dewclaws may be removed. Following the natural, very slight slope of the croup, broad at the base, luxuriant and heavily feathered, with the last vertebra reaching at least to the hock joint. The tail may be carried below the level of the back except when the dog is alert when it curves high over, though not touching the back.