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Sealyham Terriers are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed.
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Wills "Dogs" issued in 1937 were enclosed in Wild Woodbine Cigarettes. The back of the card has the following: "Originally used for bolting fox or otter and for digging out badger. Slightly domed skull, wide between the ears; long powerful jaw and square, level teeth. Nose black. Eyes a dark, medium size, round, well set. Ears medium size, slightly rounded at tip and carried at side of cheek. Fairly long, thick, muscular neck, strongly set on sloping shoulders. Broad, deep chest, well sunk between forelegs; well-sprung ribs. Very flexible body, strong hindquarters. Short, straight, strong legs, round feet. Gaily-carried tail. Free and active in action. Hard coat, long and wiry. Colour: mostly all white, or white with lemon, brown, or badger markings."
Sealyham Terrier Card 1(Wills Dogs, 1937)... $5.95 each

Cofton Collections issued three series of 25 each in 1988. This card is No. 10 in the 3rd series titled "Dog 3rd Series-Reprint of 1963".
Sealyham Terrier Card 2(Cofton Collections 3rd series reprint, 1988)... $5.95 each

Cofton Collections issued three series in 1988. This card is No. 9 in the 2nd series titled "Dogs 2nd Series-Reprint of 1963".
Sealyham Terrier Card 3(Cofton Collections 2nd series reprint, 1988)... $5.95 each

These cards were enclosed in packages of Priory Tea. They were part of a game called I-SPY. The description on the back of the card was followed by a form to complete to earn points. A sample was printed as follows on the back of the card. "A terrier from Wales. I-SPY his beard and his short 'trousered' legs."
Sealyham Terrier Card 4(Priory Tea, 1957)... $5.95 each

Hornimans Tea issued these cards in 1951 titled simply "Dogs". Each card from this series was enclosed in all 1/4 lb. packets of Hornimans Tea. This photograph is by C.M. Cooke and there is a description printed on the back of the card. "Essentially a sporting breed, originally bred by Captain Edwardes of Sealyham House, Haverfordwest, for digging out badgers, otters and foxes. The qualities required were gameness, endurance and substance in a dog quick enough to dig and battle underground. The Sealyham is no Fox Terrier on short legs, the jaw being more powerful and the body longer. Colour generally all white with occasionally lemon or brown markings on head and ears."
Sealyham Terrier Card 5(Hornimans Tea, 1961)... $5.95 each

A nice photograph issued by Carreras in 1936 titled "Dogs & Friend". The following description by LADY KITTY RITSON is printed on the back of the card: "Nowadays, a Sealyham is to be found in dozens of homes, but its origin is fairly modern. It was 1910 before they made their appearance at any big show. They were originally used for badger-digging, but now they have become chiefly show-dogs and many strains have lost their gameness while preserving a rather quarrelsome disposition. To look at all attractive they need constant visits to the dog-barber. They are essentially a country dog."
Sealyham Terrier Card 7(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $5.95 each

These cards were issued by the British Automatic Co. Ltd. in 1953. Cards were purchased for 1 cent from a weighing machine. On the front of the card is an artists drawing of a dog, while on the back of the card there is a date stamp and weight is shown in stones X lbs.
(1 stone = 14 lbs.)
Sealyham Terrier Card 8(British Automatic, 1953)... $5.95 each

Sealyham Terrier is No. 47 in a series of 50 from paintings by Arthur Wardle. This series was issued by John Player & Sons originally in 1940 titled "Dogs Heads (Eire)" Due to the paper shortage at that time very few were put out. Lucky for the collectors of these cards they were re-issued in 1994 under the title of "Dogs Heads (Eire)-Reprint of 1940". I have a couple of the reprints. A description is on the back of the card. "About the middle of last century Capt. John Edwardes, of Sealyham, Pembrokeshire, began to experiment with various breeds to produce a game, hardy, small terrier to work on fox, badger and otter. His efforts produced the Sealyham Terrier, which was used from then on, as a working terrier. In 1910 the breed appeared in the ring at the Kennel Club Show, and rapidly found favour outside its native country. Breeders reduced its stature, lengthened its head, made it more compact and generally improved its appearance."
Sealyham Terrier Card 9(Players Dogs Heads Eire reproduction, 1994)... $5.95 each

Pattreiouex "Dogs" a series of 48 cards was issued in 1939. The cards were enclosed in Senior Service Cigarettes. The following is printed on the back of the card: "The Sealyham is an intelligent companion, but the white coat and short legs may be a nuisance in towns. It has a tendency to eczema, so avoid starchy foods.
GENERAL HINTS
SELECTING A PUP. In some breeds such as spaniels and sporting dogs the pups most likely to turn out best are not very prepossessing when young. Prick-eared breeds, such as Alsatians have 'drop' ears when young. If bred right the ears prick later. Colour, too, often changes as pups grow up."
Sealyham Terrier Card 10(Pattreiouex Photographs, 1939)... $5.95 each

"BERTHA" and "BENNY"
Wills "Puppies by Dawson-reprint of 1940" was issued in 1990. The following paragraph on the back of the card was written and signed by Lucy Dawson. "The offspring of famous parents (but quite unconcerned about such things) "Bertha" and "Benny" were only interested in meals, and in fights with their brothers and sisters. Their idea of fighting was to endeavour to eat each other, and they had a very good try to sample me with the aid of their sharp little needle-like teeth."
Sealyham Terrier Card 11(Wills Puppies by Dawson reissue, 1990)... $5.95 each ONE ONLY

Ch. Hawkesmore Flight Lt
Sire: Ch. Hillsome Solo Flight.
Dam: Hawkesmore Flapper.
Born: Dec. 26th, 1935.
John Sinclair issued this series of 54 real photos in 1938 titled "Champion Dogs". Hawkesmore Flight Lt. is described on the back of the card. "Principal wins include: First Best Sealyham Puppy, at Kennel Club 1936. Championship, at Cruft's, 1937. Winner at Birmingham and Manchester. The Sealyham has not seriously been before the public for more than 15 years, but it has already proved exceedingly popular for sporting purposes, such as badger-digging, etc., and has obtained great popularity for its character and gameness. The Sealyham combines power with agility, and usually weighs about 16 to 20 lb. The colour is mostly white, or lemon and white, badger-head markings."
Sealyham Terrier Card 12(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... $6.95 each

This is card No. 48 in a series of 50 from paintings by Arthur Wardle. Players issued this series in 1931, titled "Dogs by Wardle-Full Length. The following is printed on the back of the card: "Prior to 1910 the Sealyham Terrier was comparatively unknown to the English Show Bench, although the breed itself dates back to about the year 1860. It owes its existence to a Captain Edwardes, of Sealyham, Pembrokeshire, who bred it for his own sporting excursions, which took the form of bolting foxes or otters, or digging out badgers. The Sealyham still retains his sporting instincts and enjoys a day's ratting, stoat-hunting or badger digging; he is also a splendid companion. He has a short gaily carried tail and a long hard and wiry coat. Colour: white with slight black, lemon, or badger grey markings, which are usually on the head. Height: 9-11 in. Weight: about 18 lb."
Sealyham Terrier Card 14(Players Dogs full length, 1931)... $6.95 each

Players issued this series of 50 cards titled "Dogs-Scenic Background" in 1925. A description is printed on the back of the card. "Of recent origin the fashionable Sealyham has Dandie Dinmont blood in his make-up, which gives him good solid bone and the short leg. His ears are carried slightly to the side of the head like those of an Airedale, and he has a powerful jaw. The docked tail is carried high as befits so "game" a dog, for the Sealyham will hunt anything, sticking to his quarry with the greatest determination. Weight about 18 lbs. Height 9 to 11 ins. Colour white with slight black, lemon or badger grey markings usually on the head."
Sealyham Terrier Card 15(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each

Players issued this series of 50 cards from paintings by Peter Biegel in 1940. This lovely head study is No. 46 in the series. The following is printed on the back of the card: "In the mid-nineteenth century a Captain Edwardes of Sealy Ham House, Pembrokeshire, Wales was so dissatisfied with the sporting ability of the local terriers that he set out to breed one himself. His efforts met with success, for with the aid of various breeds he produced the small game Sealyham. The breed was first exhibited at the Kennel Club Show in 1910; since then it has improved still further, and the Sealyham is now an exceptionally attractive, strong and hard-working terrier. It is very popular as a domestic pet, for it enjoys human companionship and is possessed of considerable intelligence. An all white coat is the exhibitor's ideal, but small lemon or brown markings on the head are permissible."
Sealyham Terrier Card 16(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $7.95 each

Carreras issued these cards in 1952. This card is No. 3 from "50 Famous Dog Breeds" and was part of the packaging of 'Turf Cigarettes'. The card had to be cut out from the packaging; therefore, the back of the card is blank.
Sealyham Terrier Card 17(Carreras Famous Dog Breeds, 1952)... $7.95 each

This card is from the Ty-Phoo Tea series of 20 issued in 1955. This card was part of the packaging of Ty-Phoo tea and had to be cut out for saving. Therefore, the back of the card is blank.
Sealyham Terrier Card 18(Ty Phoo Tea, 1955)... $8.95 each

Gallaher "Dogs A Series" was issued in 1936. This colorful card is No. 35 in the series of 48. Description on the back is as follows: "The Sealyham Terrier, with its fearless nature, its short legs and its stocky body, was originally used for bolting the otter or fox, or digging out the badger. Apart from its gameness it is a smart little fellow, and a fine guard and companion. It is only within the last few years that it has come into prominence, but it is now a great favourite in the Show World. The colour is usually white and tan, with white predominating."
Sealyham Terrier Card 20(Gallaher Dogs A Series, 1936)... $9.95 each

Ardath Cork and State Express 333 Cigarettes issued this series of 25 cards titled "Champion Dogs" in 1934. A detailed description including drawing is shown in the picture below.
"Champion Brash Beacon" is pictured. Owned by; Capt. R.S. deQuincey.
Sealyham Terrier Card 21(Ardath Champion Dogs, 1934)... $9.95 each

This is the reverse side of the card pictured above.

Godfrey Phillips issued this lovely pair "Our Dogs" in 1939. Some clever information is printed on the back of the card. "It is said that the ancestor of all Sealyhams was a doggie running about in a village street. He was called "Peer Gynt". A clever breeder noticed him and started the breed from him. A great badger hunter, the short forelegs help him to enter the badger 'earths'".
Sealyham Terrier Card 22(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... $14.95 each

"OUR DOGS"
Two beautiful head studies issued by Godfrey Phillips in 1939 titled "Our Dogs". The card on the left No. 5 is in a series of 30. The back of the card has printing as follows: "A great Badger hunter, the short forelegs help him to enter the Badger "earths.""
The card on the right is No. 2 in the same series. The following is printed on the back of this card: "Sealyham puppies are the quaintest little fellows, very quick and intelligent."
Sealyham Terrier Card 23(left)(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... $14.95 each

Sealyham Terrier Card 24(right)(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... $14.95 each

Champion Scotia Stylist
Sealyham Terrier card from England

Gallaher issued a series of 24 cards titled simply "Dogs" in 1934. The cards were enclosed in Gallaher's DeLuxe Cigarettes. "Prior to 1890 the Sealyham Terriers were little known outside Wales, and they seldom appeared on the show bench. Their origin is more or less wrapped in obscurity, but it is certain that they were used for numerous sporting excursions, such as bolting the fox or otter, or digging out the badger. The present day short-legged, smart workmanlike Terrier is somewhat different to his forebears. The illustration is of Champion Scotia Stylist, a well-known winner, Owned by Mrs. Cecil Barber." To the right is a detail as shown in the lower corner.
Sealyham Terrier Card 25(Gallaher Champion Dogs, 1934)... $14.95 each

Hignett Bros. & Co. issued these colorful cards in their cigarette packages in 1936. A description of the Sealyham is printed on the back of the card. "The origin of this breed is traced to a Pembrokeshire sportsman, Capt. John Edwardes, who lived at Sealyham, and who crossed various Terrier breeds to give him a game, small dog of great working ability. By skillful breeding the type has been standardized, though some of the older enthusiasts aver that the modern type could not fulfill the breed's original purpose. Sealyhams were first exhibited as a breed at the Kennel Club Show in October, 1910, and have rapidly come to the front as show dog and companions."
Sealyham Terrier Card 27(Hignett Dogs, 1936)... $19.95 each

Moustafa issued these "Leo Chambers Dogs heads" in 1924. Sealyhams was card No. 13 in a series of 40. The details are on the back of the card. "There is nothing on four legs, or two, for that matter, that he will not tackle, and be game to the last, and he'll hunt anything. There's this much about him, though he sticks to his quarry; a Sealyham badger-digging will not look at a rabbit. He is an ideal countryside companion. He should be white with black markings, and should have a good coat, head and front well poised forward, straight front and short legs.
Feed on Spratt's Puppy Biscuits, "Ovals," and "Rodnim."
Sealyham Terrier Card 28(Moustafa Leo Chambers Dogs Heads, 1924)... $24.95 each

Wills "Dogs-Eire" issued in 1937 were 26 etchings by 'Margurite Kirmse Sketches' and distributed by W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol & London. The following poem titled 'Experentia Docet' signed by the initials C. E. B. is printed on the back of the card:
"Beware, O! little pups; this banded stranger.
You ought to know, our scientists declare.
That black and yellow are a sign of danger
Expressly placed for your protection there.
But if some youthful, eager muzzle reaches
That all-too-well defended tail, what then?
Well, one small dose of real experience teaches
Far more than all the words of learned men."
Sealyham Terrier Card 29(Wills Dogs, 1937)... $24.95 each

Sealyham 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 Sealyham history.

Sealyham Terrier Playing Card 1... $4.95 each

Sealyham Terrier Playing Card 2... $4.95 each

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Sealyham Terrier Playing Card 3... $4.95 each

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