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Legs
The forelegs are straight and muscular, with a fair amount
of bone considering the size of the dog. A cumbersome
appearance is undesirable. Both narrow and wide placement
are penalized. The forearm is moderately fleshy and
the pasterns are flexible but without weakness. The hind
legs are less fleshy, muscular at the thighs, very sinewy
and the hocks and stifles are well bent. A cowhocked
dog or a dog with straight stifles is penalized. The
comparatively small feet are approximately oval in shape.
The soles are well padded and tough, and the toes are
well arched and close together. When the Collie is not
in motion the legs and feet are judged by allowing the
dog to come to a natural stop in a standing position so
that both the forelegs and the hind legs are placed well
apart, with the feet extending straight forward. Excessive
"posing"is undesirable.
General
Character | Head | Eyes | Ears | Neck | Body | Legs
| Gait | Tail
Coat | Color | Size | Expression | Smooth |
