haunches

the dog sat back on its haunches, waiting for a command.

she rested on her haunches to tie her shoelaces.

the cat crouched on its haunches, ready to pounce.

he balanced on his haunches while fishing by the river.

the horse shifted its weight onto its haunches.

the rabbit sat on its haunches, sniffing the air.

he squatted back on his haunches to get a better view.

the dog looked up at me from its haunches.

she often sits on her haunches when she's thinking.

the child played on his haunches in the sand.