The shoulder is separated form the side by a straight cut that is approximately perpendicular to the length of the side. The cut shall be made posterior to (so as not ot expose) the elbow, but not more than 1.0 inch (2.5 cm) from the tip of the elbow.
The outer tip of the subscapularis muscle shall not extend past the dorsal edge of the base of the medial ridge of the blade bone.
The foot shall be excluded at or slightly above the upper knee joint by a straight cut approximately perpendicular to the shank bones.
The jowl shall be excluded by a straight cut approximately parallel with the loin side which is anterior to, but not more than 1.0 inch (2.5 cm) from the innermost curvature of the ear dip. The neck bones, ribs, breast bones, associated cartilage and breast flap (through the major crease) shall also be excluded.
The fat and skin shall be beveled to meet the élan on the dorsal edge.
