Plumed, curving vigorously from its base in an arch forward, downward, and backward, pressing flat against either thigh with tip extending to middle part of thigh. When straightened, the tip of the tailbone reaches the hock joint. Low or high tail-set, too curly a tail, or a short tail is to be faulted. Bone strong without being heavy, always in proportion to the dog. Fine bone, which limits endurance, or heavy bone, which makes working movement cumbersome, is to be faulted.
Weak pasterns are to be penalized.
The toe pads should be deeply cushioned and covered with thick skin. The impression left by such a foot is rounded in contrast to oval. Hindquarters Angulation in balance with the forequarters. Straight and parallel. Feet -As in front.