Interesting (Stoutheart Kennels)

With the formation of the first Staffordshire Bull Terrier club in 1935, a standard was drawn. Jim the Dandy owned by Jack S. Barnard, was chosen as the most perfect specimen of his time, and his breeding could be traced back thirty years or so. If we compare that standard with today's standard, and then compare the majority of today's show specimens with either standard, we can see that a contradiction of type exists, and that the Bulldog has been developed at the expense of the Terrier. We find this unacceptable, since the combination of both breeds was essential to producing a dog that was very unique and original.


Jim the Dandy

Characteristics
Sound temperament
Indomitable courage and tenacity
Exceptional athletic ability
Trustworthy
Protective
Quiet and gentle by nature
Highly intelligent
Wonderful with infants and small children
Faithful companions

Jim the Dandy

Characteristics
Sound temperament
Indomitable courage and tenacity
Exceptional athletic ability
Trustworthy
Protective
Quiet and gentle by nature
Highly intelligent
Wonderful with infants and small children
Faithful companions

Could our new club explain these qualities in their dogs? Would they know how to select for such qualities, i think not.....
Between theory and rhetoric lies many miles of unnavigated terrain...