The line of the back only slightly depressed over the shoulders and slightly arched over the loin, with the outline of the belly moderately tucked up. Pelvis bone not too short, broad, strongly developed and set obliquely. Thigh bone strong, of good length, and jointed to the pelvis at right angles. Second thigh short, set at right angles to the upper thigh, well muscled. Hocks set wide apart, strongly bent and, seen from behind, the legs should be straight.
Toes close together and with a distinct arch to each toe.
The dog must stand equally on all parts of the foot. Not carried too high. Longer under the neck, the underparts of the body and, particularly, on the ears, behind the legs, where it should develop into abundant feathering, and reach the greatest length on the tail, where it should form a flag. The feathering should extend to the outsides of the ears, where short hair is not desired. Too heavy a coat gives an appearance of undue plumpness and hides the outline.