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the back, rib, heart girth, loin, flank, croup or rump, 

 tail, thighs and finally the direction and conformation of 

 the hind legs and feet. From the rear view first, in general, 

 the width and contour, then, in detail, the hips, stifles, 

 thighs, lower thighs, and the direction and conformation 

 of the hind legs and feet. Finally, inspect the other side, 

 in order to determine whether or not the animal is sym- 

 metrical. 



