Length of leg from foot to elbow must exceed half of the distance to withers, but must not exceed 60 percent. Dew claws are desired but not required. Pads are thick and tough, round and compact. When seen from the rear, hindquarters are uncommonly close, appear slightly bowed from crotch to hock, but should not be cow-hocked. Below the hocks, legs may be straight to gently slanted out.
Paws are round and compact, with strongly arched toes.
KyiApsos must have a weather-resistant double coat. Coat length and amount vary with the season and geographic region. Dogs with reduced coats due to climate should not be penalized. Coat on the front of the forelegs and rear of the metatarsus may be noticeably thicker and longer than the surrounding coat. Trimming of the dog's hair is not allowed except for health purposes, e.g., removal of excess hair from the inside of the ears and between the pads of the paws.