The whole skeleton is covered by strong muscles which make the croup, hips and upper thighs appear broad and rounded. The strong well angulated hind legs, seen from behind, are set parallel to the front legs.
- Upper thigh: Long, broad, very muscular
- Stifles: Strong, positioned almost vertically under the hip joint
- Lower thigh: Long, of approximately the same length as the upper thigh. Well muscled
- Hocks: Strong, firm, turning neither in nor out
- Metatarsus: Short, strong, standing almost vertical to the ground
- Hind feet: Rounded, well arched, well-knit (cat feet). Nails short, strong and as dark as possible
