Neck -

The straight, short, strongly-muscled, nicely rounded neck is held high. There is no mane or no dewlap.

Forequarters -

The well-inclined shoulder is very strongly muscled.

Forelegs -

The straight forelegs are strong. The upper arm is strong. The long forearm is strongly-muscled. The wrist (carpus) is heavy-boned; wider in the front than at the side. The long pasterns are strong. Dewclaws may be removed from the front leg.