NECK:

Very dry, both in its upper and lower part.
Its length is a quarter the length of the body, slightly arched and muscular.
Skin is taut, smooth, without dewlap.
Normally, the coat is longer and denser in the region of the set on to the body, especially in the smooth variety.


BODY:

Regarded as a whole, the body is symmetric, slightly convex and of medium, even proportions, compact and slightly longer than heigh, without the differences being laid down exactly.

Withers: Well defined, high, dry and long.

Back: Long, straight and pliable. Muscles strong, yet flat.

Loins: Arched, of medium breadth, strong and firm.

Croup: Strongly sloping with bone structure visible; it shows very strong, hard muscles.

Chest: Deep, narrow and long, but not reaching to the elbows. Forechest pointed and strongly protruding. Ribs flat.

Abdomen: Tucked up, but not too much.


TAIL:

Set on low; there should be some longer and coarser, slightly offstanding hairs (like ears of grain) towards the tip; long.
When the tail is pulled through between the legs, it should reach the spine.
Slightly thicker at set on, gradually tapering towards the tip.
Hanging naturally in repose; in movement carried in sickle shape more or less tightly curved.
Preferably not carried upright or too much curled over back.