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Croup : Slopes away from the spine at an angle, but never so steeply
as to restrict the rearward thrust of the hind legs.

Chest : Deep and strong, but not too broad, with the deepest point
being just behind and level with the elbows. The ribs are well sprung
from the spine but flattened on the sides to allow for freedom of

action.

TAIL : The well furred tail of fox-brush shape is set on just below

the level of the topline, and is usually carried over the back in a
graceful sickle curve when the dog is at attention. When carried up,
the tail does not curl to either side of the body, nor does it snap flat

against the back. A trailing tail is normal for the dog when in repose.
Hair on the tail is of medium length and approximately the same
length on top, sides and bottom, giving the appearance of a round
brush.

LIMBS

FOREQUARTERS : When standing and viewed from the front, the
legs are moderately spaced, parallel and straight. Bone is substantial
but never heavy. Length of the leg from the elbow to ground is

slightly more than the distance from the elbow to the top of withers.
Dewclaws on forelegs may be removed.
Shoulders and arm : The shoulder blade is well laid back. The upper

arm angles slightly backward from point of shoulder to elbow, and is
never perpendicular to the ground. The muscles and ligaments
holding the shoulder to the rib cage are firm and well developed.

Elbows : Close to the body and turned neither in nor out.
Pastern joint : Strong, but flexible.
Pasterns : Viewed from the side, pasterns are slightly slanted.

HINDQUARTERS : When standing and viewed from the rear, the
hind legs are moderately spaced and parallel. Dewclaws, if any, are
to be removed.

Upper thigh : Well muscled and powerful.
Stifle : Well bent.

Hock joint : Well defined and set low to ground.

FCI-St. N° 270 / 24.01.2000

http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/270g05-en.pdf