Horniman Tea "Dogs" were issued in 1961 and were included in all 1/4 lb. packets
of Hornimans Tea. The photograph are by C.M. Cooke. The back is printed with the
description of the Staffordshire. "This breed, the forerunner of the modern
Bull Terrier, was first heard of 150 years ago. It was a cross between the old
Bulldog for tenacity and a Terrier for agility to produce a dog to fight in pits.
The result is a smooth-coated dog, compact but muscular and strong for his
28 to 38 lbs. Colours are red, fawn, black, blue, brindle or any of these with
white."
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Card 2(Hornimans Tea, 1961)... $4.95 each
A series of 24 cards was issued by Priory Tea in 1957. The title of the series
was I-SPY DOGS. This was a wonderful game and the cards were enclosed in packages
of Priory Tea and points were scored according to the number of the card. A brief
description as follows is shown on th back of the card: "A wonderful guard.
I-SPY his strong legs, wide apart, and his short tapering tail."
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Card 3(Priory Tea, 1957)... $4.95 each
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Card 4(Wills Dogs, 1937)... $4.95 each
Gallaher "Dogs A Series" was issued in 1936. This was a series of 48 cards,
Staffordshire Bull Terrier is No. 46. A description is printed on the back of
the card. "It is only of recent years that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has
become prominent and the Kennel Club has lately introduced classes for the breed
at Shows. Although it is very similar in build to the familiar Bull Terrier, the
Staffordshire has two outstanding differences; the colouring is brindle and white,
with brindle predominating, and the ears have the "drop" characteristic which
appears in numerous Terrier types, as well as in the old type of Bull Terrier."
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Card 7(Gallaher Dogs A Series, 1936)... $9.95 each
GRANDEE Top Dogs Collection is a series of paintings executed by Angela
Muliner and form a unique collection. This series was issued by John Player &
Sons in 1979. The back of the card has a wonderful description of the
Staffordshire. "Tough, determined and courageous today's "Staffie" is descended
from the old Pit Dogs or Pit Bull-Terriers of the nineteenth century. When bull
baiting was banned in 1835 dog fighting became popular, especially in the Midlands.
Many crosses with the bull-baiting dogs were tried but the old fashioned Bulldog
crossed with the English Terrier was often used. Some of these ended up as the
modern Staffordshire Bull Terrier and were recognised by the Kennel Club in 1935.
Smooth coated dogs, red, fawn, black, blue or brindle, with or without white
markings, medium sized, strong and muscular with broad heads and honest eyes.
If properly trained when young the Staffie is a reliable companion, friendly with
people and fond of children. Intelligent dogs, several have competed in Working
Trials. They make loyal guards but must be sensibly brought up--an undisciplined
Staffie can be a menace. Weight 24-38 lbs. Height 14-16 inches."
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Card 9(Players Top Dogs Grandee, 1979)... $9.95 each
Staffordshire Bull 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier history.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Playing Card... $4.95 each
* We can take visa/mc/disc or paypal, but they are first come first served,
so let me know if you are interested.
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 cards 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
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