The back is short and straight, the topline level, the loins strong and muscular. The ribs are well-sprung, neither barrel shaped nor flat. Tuck-up is moderate. Hindquarters Muscular, broad, and square in appearance. Rear and front angulation should be in balance.
Thighs are very muscular, upper and lower sections being approximately equal in length.
Stifles are well bent and hocks well let down, turning neither in nor out. Dewclaws must not be present. Following the natural very slight slope of the croup, broad at the base, luxuriant and heavily feathered, with the last vertebra reaching at least to the hock. The tail may be carried below the level of the back except when the dog is alert when it curves high over, though not touching the back. The Toller combines an impression of power with a springy, jaunty gait, showing good reach in front and a strong driving rear.