Ribs carried well back, so well sprung behind shoulder as to give a barrel shape. Back short, broad and level, strongly coupled to hindquarters. Loins deep and wide.
Hindquarters are powerful, well angulated stifle and low set hock. Large feet, round and spreading, well covered with hair over and between toes.
Short tail, not reaching to hock joint, straight, thick at root and tapering to a fine point. Low set, straight and below level of back. 7.5 – 10 cm (3-4 inches) of tail root covered by close curls which stop abruptly. The remainder bare or covered by short straight, fine hairs.
Moves freely and soundly, with reach and drive. Characteristic rolling motion accentuated by barrel-shaped rib cage.