AKC Breed Standard

A to B point of shoulder to root-of-tail (at 1st caudal vertebra) side-view points of measure. C to D withers to root-of-tail (synonyms: tailhead/croup) topline points of measure. E = location of 1st caudal vertebra or side-view root of tail. F = topline root-of-tail, synonym: tailhead, croup. G = withers location on topline) H = point of shoulder (location on side-view)