NECK Strong, muscular, without dewlap, of medium length, held rather horizontally. Neck held too high. The fairly long neck is gracefully arched. Seen from the front and from the side, the forequarters straight. Stance is well balanced due to a strong skeleton.
Shoulders are broad, of medium length, slanted, well bound and muscular.
The withers are distinctly marked. The back is even and muscular. The loins are broad and well bound. The croup is short and slightly cut. The chest has deep, moderately sprung ribs.