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2017. – godina tornjaka Underline: Belly well muscled. The underline is not tucked up but gradually slopes up from the end of the sternum to the rear. COLOUR: As a rule the Tornjak is parti-coloured with distinct markings of various solid colours. TAIL: Long, set at medium height, very mobile. When relaxed it is hanging and in movement it is always raised over the level of the back, which is characteristic of the breed. Abundantly coated with distinct plume. Usually the dominant ground colour is white. There may be dogs with a black mantle and with white markings most often found around the neck, over the head and along the legs. There may also be almost white dogs with only small markings. LIMBS: Strong and well angulated. FOREQUARTERS: Well developed, strong bones, tight muscles. Parallel and up- right when standing. Shoulders: Of medium length, well laid back. The scapular- humerus angle is about 120°. Upper arms: Muscular and strong. Almost the same length as shoulders. Elbows: Moderately close to the body. Forearms: Strong bones, developed muscles, upright. Metacarpus (pastern): Slightly sloping. Front feet Forefeet: Toes arched and tightly knit. Nails pig- mented, dark pigmentation desirable. Resilient pads, hard and tight, dark pigmentation desirable. Front feet more devel- oped than hind feet. HINDQUARTERS: Strong and parallel. Upright when standing with adequate an- gulation. Knee well bent. Upper thighs: Broad, strong, well muscled.