Shoulders Shoulders should be formed to permit perfect freedon of action to the forelegs. Shoulder blades should be long, wide, sloping moderately well back and standing fairly close together at the top.

Chest: Chest between shoulder blades should be of good depth but not of excessive width.

Ribs: Ribs, back of the shoulders, should spring gradually to the middle of the body and then taper to the back ribs, which should be of good length.

Back: Back should be strong at its junction with the loin and should be straight or sloping upward very slightly to the top of the shoulder, the whole forming a graceful outline of medium length, without sway or drop.

Forelegs: The arms should be flat and muscular, with bone fully developed and muscles hard and devoid of flabbiness; of good length from the point of the shoulder to the elbow, and set at such an angle as will bring the legs fairly under the dog.

Hind Legs: The hind legs should have wide, muscular thighs with well developed lower thighs. Stifles should be well bent and strong. Hocks should be wide and flat. The hind pastern or metatarsus should be short, strong and nearly round.

Feet: Feet should be closely set and strong, pads well developed and tough. Toes well arched and protected with short thick hair.

Tail: Tail should be straight and taper to a fine point, with only sufficient length to reach the hocks, or less. The feather must be straight and silky, falling loosely in a fringe and tapering to the point when the tail is raised. There must be no bushiness. The tail should not curl sideways or above the level of the back.

Height: 24 - 27 inches.

Coat Coat should be flat and of good length, without curl; not soft or woolly. The feather on the legs should be moderately thin and regular.