The hocks are sturdy, well angulated, not steep. The stifles are moderately bent and taper smoothly into the hocks. Traditionally, potato salad and kraut were served alongside an entree of bratwurst or ham hocks. Bean soup, made with beans, ham hocks, and an onion, was common. Rear legs should have a moderate bend at the hocks. The legs and feet are black with pink hocks. Less often, it is placed on the bridle path, crest, knees, hocks, mane and tail. The meat of particularly meaty hocks may be removed and served as is. The Comtois sometimes shows a tendency towards sickle hocks. They would get their legs dirty and arrive at the destination with their hocks black. The tan, bushy tail measures , and extends to the hocks. This condition is characterised by the sudden exaggerated flexion of either one or both hocks. A resting board may be required to prevent sore hocks for a larger breed rabbit. The tail is of moderate length with a black switch reaching well below the hocks. The tail is shorter than in the typical oxen, reaching only to the hocks.