The short loin is muscular and tight. The well-muscled croup slopes slightly. The stomach is well tucked-up. The area after the hip joint is moderately long, producing wide, long, strong upper thigh muscles. The femur is long.
Stifles are well bent.
The long, dry, lower thighs are well muscled. The rear pastern is short, broad and of great strength. Any dewclaws are removed from the rear legs. The well-padded feet are closed tight, forming round, cat feet. The rear feet are somewhat longer than the fore feet.