Back- straight and strong at its junction with loin.
Loin- strong, moderate in length, slightly arched. Tuck up moderate.
Hips croup nearly flat. Hip bones wide apart, hips rounded and blending
smoothly into hind legs.
Tail a smooth continuation of the topline. Tapering to a fine point with only
sufficient length to reach the hock joint or slightly less. Carried straight
and level with the back. Feathering straight and silky, hanging loosely
in a fringe.

Forequarters
Shoulder- shoulder blade well laid back. Upper arm equal in length to and forming
a nearly right angle with the shoulder blade. Shoulders fairly close
together at the tips. Shoulder blades lie flat and meld smoothly with
contours of body.
Forelegs- from front or side, forelegs straight and parallel. Elbows have no
tendency to turn in or out when standing or gaiting. Arm flat and
muscular. Bone substantial but not coarse and muscles hard and
devoid of flabbiness.
Pasterns- short, strong and nearly round with the slope deviating very slightly
forward from the perpendicular.
Feet- ace directly forward. Toes closely set, strong and well arched. Pads
well developed and tough. Dewclaws may be removed.
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