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" Chest. Of good depth, wide enough to give the 

 heart and lungs free play, but not wide when viewed 

 in front. 



" Back. Straight and strong. 



(< Loin. Very slightly arched. 



" Stern. Docked or shortened, set rather high, 

 must be gaily carried but not curled ; the stern 

 should be placed on in a line with the back, if too 

 low it gives the dog a mean and unsymmetrical 

 appearance behind. 



"Body. Of good depth, well ribbed up, but not 

 too far back, or it will make him seem too thick- 

 set and cobby, and detract from his appearance 

 of liberty ; flank slightly tucked up, but not enough 

 to make the dog look shelly or light. Ribs 

 inclined to flatness and not too much arched or 

 sprung. 



" Legs and Feet. The legs should be strong, 

 straight, and muscular, but not too upright in the 

 pasterns, which should be slightly springy ; elbows 

 set strongly to the shoulders, moving freely, not 

 tied too closely under him ; the feet thick and 

 hard, toes arched ; open, long, or thin feet most 

 objectionable. 



"Hind quarters. Very strong and muscular, 

 long from hip to hock, not too wide but thick 

 through, with no appearance of weakness, legs fairly 



