Pasterns are moderately sloping but strong. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet face forward and are large, rounded, and webbed, with strong, well arched, relatively tight toes and thick pads. Bone corresponds to that of forelegs. Setter-like feathering adorns the chest, underbody, backs of the legs, buttocks, and the underside of the tail.
Pasterns have clean outlines to the ground.
There is short, soft hair between the toes. Overabundance of coat, or cottony texture, impractical for work, are incorrect. Trimming is limited to that which enhances the natural appearance of the dog. Color Black, liver, golden liver, roan, or any of these with tan points. The head is carried alertly, always above the level of the back.