Knuckling over is to be faulted. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed. The toes are sufficiently arched and heavily nailed. The pads are strong, hard and thick. Hindquarters Thighs are strong and well muscled.
Stifles are well bent.
Hock joints are well angulated and strong with straight bone structure from hock to pad. Angulation of both stifle and hock joint is such as to achieve the optimal balance of drive and traction. Hocks turn neither in nor out. Cowhocked legs are a serious fault. The hair is softer, thinner and shorter on the ears and the head.