Wills cigarettes issued this set of 50 cards in 1937. They
too, were enclosed in small packages of 10 cigarettes. A
nice description is shown on the back of the card:
"Like all dogs from the far North, the Samoyed has a powerful,
wedge-shaped head, broad, flat skull and foreface of medium
length. Mouth level with strong teeth. Ears slightly rounded,
well apart. Eyes dark and deeply set. Nose preferably black,
but may be brown or flesh-coloured. Lips and eye-rims black.
Back medium length, broad and muscular. Chest broad with
well-sprung ribs. Forelegs straight and strongly boned.
Hindquarters very powerful. Feet long and fairly flat. Tail
long, profusely coated and carried over back. Undercoat thick,
dense and soft; outercoat harsh. Colour: pure white, biscuit
or cream."
Samoyed Card 1(Wills Dogs, 1937)... $4.95 each
Cofton Collections issued these cards in 1988 titled 'Dogs-2nd Series-
reprint of 1963'. The name of the Company, and a brief
listing of what they buy and sell is shown on the back of
the card.
Samoyed Card 2(Cofton Collections 2nd series reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each
Bassett Candy issued this set of 'Popular Dogs' in 1967.
A brief description on the back of the card:
"This dog is extremely handsome with a thick, brilliant
white coat. They are excellent guard-herds or hunters,
they have been used on numerous occasions in teams in some
Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Their coat is normally
white although other colours are permissable, but public
taste has accepted white as their normal colour. Their
average height is apprximately 21" at the shoulder and an
average male weights up to 55 lbs."
Samoyed Card 3(Bassett Candy, 1967)... SOLD OUT
Carrerras 'Dogs and Friend' were issued in 1936.
Isn't it a lovely photograph? 'A picture is worth a
thousand words'! Shown on the back:
"The Samoyed is a dog of the frozen plains and a very
remarkable personality. Like all Northern breeds he is
independent, because for generations he has had to judge
weather conditions, etc., for himself, as man has depended
upon him for guidance. He is extraordinarily beautiful,
with snow-white coat and black eyes. Being a "tribal" dog
he adores children and company, having been used to the
nomad's tent and the life of a herd dog."
Samoyed Card 4(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $4.95 each
This beautiful drawing is done by artist Lucy Dawson, described
by her on the back of the card and enclosed in Wills cigarettes
packages. These cards were originally issued in 1940, but
due to the paper shortage very few were printed. An
authorized reproduction was issued in 1990. The card
shown is one of the reprints. The following is printed on the back of the card:
"Luckily these triplets do not live in London, or they would
not be so white or look so beautiful. They were not like
the Samoyed I saw recently in Hyde Park, which appeared
almost black as the sheep grazing there during the summer
months. These dogs are all very beautiful, and have sweet
natures."
Samoyed Card 5(Wills Puppies by Dawson reissue, 1990)... SOLD OUT
CH. WHITE ROVER OF THE ARCTIC
John Sinclair put out this series of Champion Dogs-A series
of real photos in 1938. The Samoyed is no. 37 in the series.
The back of the card follows:
"Probably one of the best models of a Samoyed bred during the last eight years. In the recent British Samoyed Club Show, at which 97 of the best Samoyeds were exhibited, he was judged the best entry.
Has been in the prize list at every show at which he has competed.
Owned by: Mrs. G. M. Wood, Harriseahead,
Stoke-on-Trent"
Samoyed Card 7(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... $6.95 each
Molassine Co. put out this set of cards 'Dogs at Work' in 1970
and enclosed them in packages of Vims Pet Foods. Shown on
the back of the card:
"This dog takes his name from the SAMOYED people of North
Eastern Siberia, where some 3,000 years ago he hunted big
game, herded reindeer and hauled sledges. A very sturdy
breed used in the explorations into the Arctic Circle, he
is also much in demand as a companion or show dog."
Samoyed Card 8(Molassine Dogs at Work, 1970)... $6.95 each
This wintery scene came from a set titled 'Dogs-Scenic
background' issued in 1925. They were enclosed in packages
of 10 cigarettes put out by Player & sons. The back of
the card has the following:
"The Samoyed (prounced Sam-o-yad) is closely associated with
dwellers in North-East Russia and Western Siberia, where he
is employed as a guard, also for herding reindeer and for
hunting. He is one of the oldest breeds in existence, and
is most useful as well as being beautiful and interesting.
Resembling an Esquimaux in build, he has become quite popular
in this country as a companion and show dog. The true Samoyed
has a double pure white coat--the outer one of glistening
hairs standing off from the body, and a woolly undercoat.
Height: at shoulder 20 ins. Weight: 45 lbs."
Samoyed Card 10(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each
Gallahers 'Dogs A Series', a collection of 48 cards, was
issued in 1936. the artist is shown as Mabel Gear. The
following is shown on the back of the card:
"The loyal friend and helper of the Eskimo for generations,
the Samoyede is used for haulage and transport as well as
for hunting and is a splendid guard who will die rather than
yield. Like the Chow Chow, the Chinaman's friend, the Samoyede
also provides the Eskimo with flesh for food and fur for
clothing. It has a wonderful coat and when in good condition
and full coat looks magnificent. Although only of medium
height, it possesses very powerful shoulders and its strength
and endurance are amazing."
Samoyed Card 11(Gallaher Dogs A Series, 1936)... SOLD OUT
These unusual cards were issued by Carrerras cigarettes
and were actually printed on the package of Turf cigarettes
in 1952.
The picture had to be cut out, therefore there is no writing
on the reverse side.
Samoyed Card 12(Carreras Famous Dog Breeds, 1952)... $7.95 each
Players put out this set titled 'Dogs Heads by Biegel'
in 1940. The reverse side of the card has the following:
"As befits a dog whose habitat is Siberia, the Samoyed is
possessed of a most profuse and beautiful coat. It is very
popular here in Britain, both as a show dog and as a
house-dog, but in its native country its uses are surprisingly
varied. It is used to herd reindeer, to pull sledges, to
guard camps and to hunt sable. In addition, its hair is
combed out and used to make woollen garments. Needless to
say, it is held in very high esteem by the nomadic Samoyed
tribe, from which it gets its name. Colours vary, but
all-white is the exhibitor's ideal."
Samoyed Card 13(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $7.95 each
These 'Golden Fleece Australia Pedigree Dogs' cards were
issued in 1972 and were used as 'swap cards'. There were
36 cards in the set. Description on the back of the card follows:
"Known as the world's most beautiful dog the Samoyed was bred
in North Siberia by Samoyede people for hunting and shepherding.
Nature gave him two coats of white hair to live and work in
ice and snow. A thick short woolly undercoat with a longer
harsh hair coat growing through.
He has a high record of service to man in Polar Expeditions.
Some say "he carries the spirit of Christmas in his face and
heart all the year. Illust: Aust. and Eng. Ch. "Imperial Rebel of Kobe"
(imp. U.K.) Owner: Mrs. Y. Sydenham-Clarke, Vic."
Samoyed Card 14(Golden Fleece Australia, 1972)... $7.95 each
"OUR PUPPIES"
These lovely paintings, 'Our Puppies', were issued by Phillips Cigarettes
in 1936. The following is shown on the back of the card:
"The Samoyed is a handsome full-coated dog, usually pure
white. Used in the Far North as a guard, draught-dog and
huntsman."
Samoyed Card 16(Godfrey Phillips OUR PUPPIES, 1936)... $12.95 each
Moustafa Tobacco issued these Leo Chambers Dogs Heads
in 1924. A brief description on the back:
"Samoyedes are both intelligent and beautiful, hailing
from North-East Siberia. The male Samoyede should stand
19-22 inches to the top of shoulder, and weigh 45-48 lb.
His colour should be either white or biscuit. Hair standing out, good rough fine tail carried over the back, ears erect and fine open forehead are points of a perfect specimen.
Feed on Spratt's Dog Cakes and "Rodnim."
Samoyed Card 17(Moustafa Leo Chambers Dogs Heads, 1924)... $24.95 each
Samoyed 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 Samoyed history.
Samoyed Playing Card... $4.95 each
Samoyed Phone Cards
Phone cards, such as this one, come rarely, one of a kind. No minutes
on this card but a definite collectors item.
Samoyed Phone Card ... $5.95 each
* We can take visa, mastercard, discover, or PayPal. We try to keep
all cards in stock, so we probably have the ones that you are looking
for.
* Truly one of the cheapest unique treats for yourself or a friend (great for
club trophies as well!)
* It is absolutely true that you will often find some of these stamps at very
reasonable prices. On the other hand, if
you add in the gas, hours, and hassles that it has taken to find them, you may
find it easier to just get them from us while we have them :*) 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.
* I do have other breeds available. Let me know and perhaps I can do a page for
your breed.
~*~ Francie Stull ~*~
729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101
Toll free (800) 658-6699, (270) 777-0744
