Loin is short and meets the croup smoothly. Croup is well formed and only slightly inclined with hip bones hardly apparent. When the dog is attentive the tail is held in a ring, the front of which should not reach forward of the loin. The tail is of great help when swimming and diving. Forequarters Shoulders are well inclined and very strongly muscled.
Upper arms are strong.
Forelegs are strong and straight with long, well muscled forearms. Carpus is heavy-boned, wider in front than at the side. Pasterns are long and strong. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet are round and rather flat.