Stifle moderately bent and well let down, turning neither in nor out. Cat like, well knuckled up, with thick pads. Dewclaws on front legs generally not removed but on hind legs generally removed. TAIL Large and full, set high and carried over back or against flank in a three-quarter, full or double curl, always dipping to or below level of back. Large root and strong.
Tail bone reaches hock with let down.
Hair coarse, straight and full, with no appearance of a plume. Uncurled or sickle tail. Undercoat thick, soft dense. Outer coat straight, harsh and standing somewhat off body. Hair on head, legs and ears short.