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Our first card is a classic from W.D. & H.O. Wills issued in 1937 to be inserted in their 10 cigarette packs of Wild Woodbine Cigarettes. On the back it says, "An ideal sporting companion. Head long, narrow, flat and slightly tapering to powerful muzzle. Eyes rather small, dark and bright. Ears small and V-shaped, and smoother coated than rest of body. Neck clean and lengthy, set on sloping shoulders. Chest moderately wide, deep and muscular. Body moderately long, well ribbed. Forelegs straight and well boned. Hind legs powerful and fairly well bent at stifles. Feet round, rather small, nails black. Tail docked and carried up. Coat hard, wiry and free from curl. Colour: red, as even as possible all over body, with no dark shadings; wheatens and yellow-reds permissible, but white markings undesirable."
Irish Terrier Card 1(Wills Dogs, 1937)... $5.95 each



This card is from Cofton Collections. It was issued in their 1st series of 25 breeds in 1963. I have never seen an original. This is a reprint issued in 1988.
Irish Terrier Card 2(Cofton Collections 1st series reprint, 1988)... $5.95 each



This is an actual photograph form 1936 that was put out by Carreras as part of their "Dogs & Friend" series. It is interesting to note that the child in the photo would be about 70 years old now. On the back it says, "Except for the fact it is a bit of a fighter, an Irish Terrier is a grand dog, for it is a convenient size, it is hardy and healthy and easy to keep clean. At one time it was a very popular show dog, but lately it seems to have declined in popularity. As a country dog it has few equals, for it is a magnificent "ratter" and is, as a rule, very game. It has a grand weather-resisting coat of a bright red or a red wheaten colour.
Irish Terrier Card 3(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $5.95 each



This beautiful headstudy is a reprint done in 1994 of the original 1940 cards. These cards were issued by Players and titled "Dogs Heads(Eire)-Reprint of 1940" There are very few of the originals left, so I am pleased that they authorized a reprint. On the back it says, "It is not unlikely that the Irish Terrier is an offshoot of the native terriers which gave us the Kerry Blue, and which were highly prized by Irish sportsmen for their great courage and ability on badger and vermin. The breed's show career is said to have started at the Dublin show in 1873, when the breed was much smaller than it is to-day. The Irish Terrier reached its greatest popularity in England, but has suffered a set back in general regard for some years. Latterly there have been signs of a great revival which is well-deserved, for the "Dare devil" has all the canine virtues and no faults beyond a rather aggressive bearing towards other dogs.
Irish Terrier Card 4(Players Dogs Heads Eire reproduction, 1994)... $5.95 each



This is an actual photograph issued in 1939 by Pattreiouex Company for insertion in to their 20 cigarette packets of Senior Service Cigarettes. On the back it says, "Show Irish terriers are always red and angular in appearance. In Ireland some are red with black backs, or wheaten.

GENERAL HINTS
RETRIEVING: The puppy is now retrieving one object at a gallop. On the slightest sign of slackness always stop retrieving lessons at once. At first he will be unable to judge distance and will always hunt between you and the dummy if it is more than a few yards away. Encourage him to go further out by a signal like a woman throwing overarm. (Palm forwards).
Irish Terrier Card 5(Pattreiouex Photographs, 1939)... $5.95 each



This is another card from John Player & Sons, issued in 1931 as part of their series "Dogs by Wardle -- Full Length" On the back it says, "In spite of his reputation as a "dare-devil" the Irish Terrier is a loyal and devoted friend of man; he is somewhat excitable, yet very intelligent and imbued with great pluck and determination, and exceedingly sociable and companionable. He is one of the four native breeds of Irish dogs, but his origin is shrouded in mystery. In size he is intermediate between the Airedale and the Fox Terrier. His coat should be hard and wiry, and free from softness or silkiness. Colour: whole-coloured, preferablly bright red, red wheaten or yellow red. White sometimes appears in chest and feet, but is objectionable. Height: about 16 in. Weight: dogs 27 lb., bitches 25 lb."
Irish Terrier Card 7(Players Dogs full length, 1931)... $6.95 each



This lovely card is from a series called "Dogs Heads by Biegel" that was supposed to be issued in 1940 by John Player & Sons. Because of the paper shortage created by the war, they were not issued, but fortunately a number of sets were released to collectors. On the back it says, "It was not until the 1870's that the Irish Terrier was established as a definite breed, and its first appearance on the show bench was in Dublin in 1873. Since then its fortunes have varied, but it is still popular with the sportsman who likes a spirited , dashing and fearless companion, which is also a zealous and efficient house-dog. The reckless abandon with which the Irish Terrier tackles its adversaries has earned it the nickname "Dare-devil". The belligerence it shows to its fellow-canines constitutes the one main fault of the breed, but this can be controlled by proper training. Its coat should be wiry and hard in texture, and in colour should be whole coloured wheaten-red, yellow-red, or pure red."
Irish Terrier Card 8(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $7.95 each



This dynamic card was also issued by John Player & Sons as part of their "Scenic background" Series in 1925. On the back it says, "In spite of his reputation as a "dare-devil" the Irish Terrier is a loyal and devoted friend of man. Most "game" dogs are usually rather snappish, but this breed is an exception, being remarkable good-tempered with mankind if not always with other dogs. In size the Irish Terrier is intermediate between the Airedale and the Fox-Terrier, and is a whole coloured dog, red, or wheaten-red being the desirable colour.
Weight about 24 lbs. Bitches being about 22 lbs. Height 16 ins."
Irish Terrier Card 9(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each



This card was issued by Gallaher Ltd. in 1936 as part of their first series of dogs. On the back it says, "The Irish Terrier has been in existence for hundreds of years, but for the last half century or so it has been bred on finer lines and the present type is smart and clean cut. It looks like an Airedale in miniature and is probably related to that dog. The Irish Terrier is full of pluck and if allowed to do so will fight anything: it is an ideal companion and and excellent guard."
Irish Terrier Card 11(Gallaher Dogs A Series, 1936)... $9.95 each




This card is from 1934 and was issued by Ardath for their Ardath Cork and State Express 333 cigarettes. It is part of the "Champion Dogs" series. On the front is an illustration of Irish Champion strongheart Surprise Item and the back has an illustrated standard courtesy of The Irish Terrier Association, that is shown at left.
Irish Terrier Card 12(Ardath Champion Dogs, 1934)... $9.95 each




This nifty card was issued by Gallaher Ltd. in 1934 as part of their "Dogs" series. It is in the larger format and the inset of dogs sparring is shown in the detail to the right.
On the back it says, "CHAMPION STRONGHEART SENSATION

It was in 1872 that Irish Terriers, in their early days popularly known as the Dare-devils or Wild Irishmen, were first introduced to the public, but they had pedigrees that would take them back many hundreds of years. In 1875 a pure- bred Irish Terrier, a white dog, won first prize at the Dublin Show. The illustration shows an outstanding specimen of the breed. He has won premier honours, not only in this country, but in Ireland. Note the difference in colour when compared with the older type.
He is owned by Mr. E. Cohen"
Irish Terrier Card 13(Gallaher Champion Dogs, 1934)... $14.95 each



This hard to find card was issued in 1936 by the Hignett's Cigarettes company. There was a reprint authorized in 1998, but this is an original. On the back it says, "The Irish Terrier was first exhibited in Dublin in the 'seventies, and became a show dog after being used for a long time as a vermin dog by Irish sportsmen. It was very popular some years ago, but has, for some unknown reason, rather lost public favour. The actual origin of the Irish Terrier is unknown, but it probably came from the black-and-tans which seem to have gone to the making of most of our Terrier varieties. The breed's pluck has given it the nickname of "Dare-devil"
Irish Terrier Card 14(Hignett Dogs, 1936)... $19.95 each



The original of this wonderful painting was done by Leo Chambers for the Moustafa Ltd. cigarettes. It is a rare find and nicely preserved. On the back it says, "He comes of a fighting breed, but is a very companionable sort. Self red or wheaten are his colours. Slightly larger than the fox terrier, he reaches as much as 24lb., but his chief points are similar to those of the fox terrier except that his body is much more racy and expression has more "devil" about it.
Feed on Spratt's Puppy Biscuits, "Ovals," and "Rodnim."
Irish Terrier Card 15(Moustafa Leo Chambers Dogs Heads, 1924)... $24.95 each



This is the only card that we have from New Zealand. It was issued in 1940 for the Weeties company as part of their "Favourite Dogs -- New Zealand" series. It was also inserted in the Crispies and Vitabrits containers. On the back it says, "The Irish Terrier makes an excellent pal. He will chase anything that can run and shows great enthusiasm for hunting. Exceedingly courageous and faithful, he is a hot-blooded rascal but most lovable.
DO remember that your dog is a most intelligent animal. He likes to be talked to. He loves companionship."
Irish Terrier Card 16(Weeties Favourite dogs New Zealand, 1940)... $24.95 each



This beautifully preserved card was issued in 1908, 99 years ago by Edwards, Ringer & Bigg. It was intended to be inserted in the 10 cigarette packets of Klondyke Cigarettes. On the back it says, "During the last twenty years this dog has become a great favourite, and deservedly, for a gamer dog does not exist, and no better worker at all kinds of vermin. He ranks now, next to the Fox Terrier, the most popular of all breeds. Called the "Dare devil" from his reckless pluck and dash. Best of companions, easily trained, affectionate and cleanly. Color--bright red, red, wheaten, or yellow red. Coat hard and wiry. Weight about 24 lbs.
Irish Terrier Card 18(Ringers Klondyke, 1908)... $24.95 each



This wonderful card is larger than the previous ones. It was originally issued in 1914, 93 years ago by W.D. & H.O. Wills for insertion into their larger packets of cigarettes. It was also reprinted in 1987. On the back it says, "The Irish Terrier is one of our most popular dogs. He is very intelligent, full of fun, and a lively and amusing companion, his gameness and instinctive love of hard work rendering him a favourite with all sportsmen. Plucky, steady, and good tempered, he however, dearly loves a fight, and though not at all quarrelsome, is always ready to take his own part. At rabbiting, Irish Terries are adepts; and at ratting, and hunting the badger, fox, or otter, they are great favourites. They are extremely fond of the water, and will stand any amount of punishment from their quarry. The coat should be hard and wiry and of a reddish-bay colour, usually termed "red." On account of its hardy constitution this Terrier is one of the easiest to rear, and develops an extra-ordinary devotion to its master.
Irish Terrier Card 19(Wills Dogs A Series ORIGINAL, 1914)... $24.95 each
Irish Terrier Card 19X(Wills Dogs A Series reproduction, 1987)... $5.95 each



Sanders Crystal Jelly and DeLuxe Custard issued these cards in 1926 and enclosed them singly in their packaging of the products. The back of the card has the following: "Points. Head long and lean, flat skull, narrow between the eyes, ears V shape and hang close to the cheek, eyes dark and small, coat hard as nails and flat, wheaten, yellow, red or bright red, legs strong and straight on cat feet, chest deep, loins broad, stern docked and carried well up."
Irish Terrier Card 20(Sanders Crystal Jelly, 1926)... $24.95 each

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Irish Terrier Post Cards


I don't have any information on this card except that it was printed by Standard Arts, Berkeley California, probably in the 1950's. It is unused.
Irish Terrier Post Card... $9.95 each

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Irish Terrier Playing Cards

Sorry, we don't have any complete sets of playing cards. These were from collections of antique cards and there is no way of knowing how old they are or where one might find more of them. They are certainly a part of Irish Terrier history.


Irish Terrier Playing Card... $4.95 each

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Irish Terriers are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed.
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* I don't always count on getting more in the near future. I get them when I can find them and the stock is not always constant.

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