I see stout most often used as an open ended compliment.. Somthing that they say stout- you think stout where you want stout... bone, thickness, headed, foot, ability to stand competition.. just as whoever above me said it... Stout alone, can be very open... Personally, I'd prefer talking, and hearing stout where.. stout boned? stout ended? I guess that's JuCo judging come out in me...