Artist Arthur Wardle painted this lovely Beagle and Wills
issued this series of 50 cards under the title 'Dogs' in
1937. These cards were enclosed in packages of Wild
Woodbine Cigarettes. The following is printed on the back
of the card: "This old hunting breed greatly resembles the
Foxhound, but is much smaller and less massive in skull and
muzzle. In comparison the Beagle is wider in chest than the
Foxhound and many have more loose skin on the throat. The
ears, too, may be set on lower at the sides of the head.
Height varies considerably, some being nearly 16 inches at
shoulder and other hardly 12 inches. The breed is used in
packs to hunt hares and rabbits, the hunt following on foot.
It was known in the time of Canute, and a pack of "Glove"
or "Singing" Beagles was owned by Queen Elizabeth".
Beagle Card 1(Wills, 1937)... $4.95 each
This is an Horniman Tea card titled
simply 'Dogs'. This tea card is one of
the 48 photographs in this series issued
in 1961. The photographs are by C.M. Cooke and
were enclosed singley in 1/4-lb packets of
Hornimans Tea. The following is printed on the
back of the card: "An essentially British dog
and the oldest of the hounds known to these
Isles, they were until recently Royal
Favourites. King Canute protected them by
statute, while Queen Elizabeth and more
recently Queen Victoria kept a pack, the latter
at Windsor Castle. Their task was to hunt the
hare, and they look very much like mininature
Foxhounds, even in colouring, which is white
with either lemon or black and tan markings."
Beagle Card 2(Horniman Tea, 1961)... $4.95 each
Lady Kitty Ritson describes the Beagle on the back of this
card. These actual photographs (child & dog not identified)
were issued by Carreras Ltd. in 1936 under the title
of 'Dogs & Friend.' "In America they make far more use of
their Beagles than we do in England. Here they are
generally kept in a pack, and the sporting Beagles owners
regard shows with suspicion. But in America a man will keep
a Beagle as a companion all the week around in the city and
then take it away into the woods for the week-end, where it
will maintain its reputation as a sporting dog. They make
excellent companions if kept singly. One of their chief
attractions is their beautiful bell-like note".
Beagle Card 3(Carreras, Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $4.95 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 ia a date
stamp and weight is shown in stones and pounds.
(1 stone = 14lbs.)
Beagle Card 4(British Automatic, 1953)... SOLD OUT
Cofton Collection issued this series of 25 cards in 1938.
This card is from the 'Dogs 1st Series-Reprint of 1963'.
The back of the card has the address of Cofton Collections
and their type of business.
Beagle Card 5(Cofton Collection reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each
This colorful enchanting card was No.3 in the series of 25
issued by George Bassett Candy Co. in 1967. The series was
titled 'Popular Dogs'. A short description is on the back
of the card: "These gay little hare hunting hounds are a
very old breed that has existed in England for many centuries.
In appearance, they are distinctive, being by no means a
replica in little of Foxhounds. Their coats may be either
smooth or rough, but the smooth are much the more popular."
Beagle Card 6(Bassett Candy, 1967)... $4.95 each
This card was issued in Modena, Italy by Service Line. It
is card #32. There is no other printing on the back of the
card and nothing is known of the photograph shown.
Beagle Card 7(Service Line, Modena, Italy, 1993)... $4.95 each
These 'Dogs Heads(Eire)-Reprint of 1940' were issued by John Player &
Sons in 1994. A lovely headstudy by artist Arthur Wardle. The back of the card has
the following: "Britain can claim this breed as her own,
for it was already established in the days of Queen Elizabeth,
who had a pack of hounds known as "Singing" Beagles. There
are many packs of Beagles in Britian, where they are used
in hunting the hares. They are not capable of great speed
and it is usual for the hunt to follow on foot. Beagles are
quite numerous but are not often exhibited except at the big
championship shows or the Peterborough Hound Show. It is
difficult to find a reason why they are not more widely
kept as companions, beyond the fact that the people who use
them for sport seem disinclined to popularize them by
exhibiting them."
Beagle Card 8(Players Dogs Heads(Eire) reprint of 1940, 1994)... $4.95 each
Wills issued this beautiful card in 1914 originally. This is an
authorized reproduction by Victoria Gallery in 1987. We also
have the original of this card. The title of the series of 25 cards is 'Dogs A Series-Reprint of
1914'. See the back for a description of the Beagle. "The
Beagle is a small hound, ranging from 12 to 16 inches in
height, used for hunting hares and rabbits, the huntsmen
usually following on foot. The sport of Beagling has become
most popular during the past ten years, and the number of
packs hunting in the United Kingdom is well over one hundred.
The Beagle has a remarkable musical "voice" and an exquisite
sense of scent, and although his small size makes him rather
slow, his perseverance in following the track usually renders
him successful in catching his quarry in the end. When King
George IV. was Prince of Wales he was one of the keenest
admirers of the Beagle, and used to hunt with a pack on the
Brighton Downs."
Beagle Card 10(Wills Dogs A Series, 1914)... ORIGINAL $24.95 each
Beagle Card 10(Wills Dogs A Series, 1987)... AUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION $5.95 each
Molassine "Dogs at Work" is a series of 25 cards issued in 1970. The Beagle
is No. 22 in the series. The cards were enclosed singly in
Vims-Pet Foods. The followng is printed on the back of the
card: "A small intelligent dog somewhat resembles the
foxhound, but much faster and possessing a keen scent. He
was much used for hunting the hare but more recently for
hunting the fox. Of a cheerful and affectionate disposition,
he is one of the most popular scent hunters."
Beagle Card 12(Molassine Dogs at Work, 1970)... $5.95 each
Another John Player & Sons card from a series of paintngs by
Arthur Wardle. This series had 50 cards, the Beagle is No. 4,
and they were issued in 1931. The title of the series is
'Dogs by Wardle-Full Length' and has the following description
on the back: " Beagles, the foot-hound of this country,
are used for hunting hares, the packs of Beagles being known
as "crys." One of the oldest distinct breeds we have, the
beagle varies in size; the pocket or dwarf variety should
not exceed 10 in. at shoulder. For show purposes they are
divided into classes not exceeding 16 in. and over 12 in.,
not exceeding 12 in, and over 10 in., and not exceeding 10
in. There are both roughs and smooths, the colours being
black, hound tan and white and mottled."
Beagle Card 13(Players, 1931)... $6.95 each
CH. CROCUS Sire: Limbourne Gambler. Dam:
Wolverston Cautious. Born: May 22nd, 1932
These lovely photos were issued by John Sinclair in 1938.
The title of the series 'Champion Dogs- a series of real
photos' were issued in 1938. The champion is described on
the back of the card: "Ch. Crocus hunted with Limbourne
Pack for two years. At her first show she won three Firsts
and a Challenge Certificate, and has since won many prizes.
Beagles make most delightful house dogs, being clean,
affectionate, quick, never bark, and are very hardy. The
ideal points are good sloping shoulder; strong quarters; a
straight front; cat feet; stern carried gaily, and plenty of
bone. Height, 11-1/2 to 15-1/2 inches. Owned by: Mrs. E. D. Stockley, Tiptree, Essex.
Beagle Card 14(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... $6.95 each
A Golden Fleece Australia 'swap card'. These cards were
titled 'Pedgree Dogs' and were issued in 1972. The following
is printed n the back: " The Beagle is a hunting dog but
also a favourite with children. He is well liked because of
his playfulness and always seems to be happy. He does not
need a large kennel and can live comfortably in all climates.
He is not a sensitive dog but likes attention and kindness.
To train him is very easy and the more hunting his owner can
give him the closer will become the friendship between them.
Illust.: Aust. Ch. "Derawuda Bellmaid
(Imp. U.K.) Owner: Mrs. H. Wilmot, Vic.
Beagle Card 15(Golden Fleece Australia, 1972)... $7.95 each
John Player & Sons also issued this set of 50 cards. They
were titled 'Dogs-Scenic Background' and were issued in 1925.
The following is shown on the back of the card: "The Beagle
in appearance is almost a Foxhound in miniature, and is really
the Foothound of this country. They are used in packs
(called "crys") to hunt the hare, and are followed on foot,
the Beagle exercising indefatigable vigilance, energy and
perseverance. Every winding and double of the hare is
scented and traced with a great degree of accuracy. Beagles
vary in size; the "Pocket" or "Dwarf" variety must not
exceed 10 ins. at shoulder. There are also 12 inch, 14 inch,
and even 16 inch packs. The colours are black, hound tan
and white, and mottled."
Beagle Card 16(Players Scenic, 1925)... $7.95 each
Another beautiful headstudy by artist Arthur Wardle. The
title of the series of 50 cards is 'Dogs by Wardle-Heads and
were issued by Players in 1929. A description of the beagle
is on the back. "One of the oldest of British sporting
varieties, beagles or terriars (according to a writer
of 1607) set upon foxes and badgers in the earth and by
biting expell them out of their dens. Queen Elizabeth
hunted her own Glove Beagles in Windsor Forest, and Goerge IV
hunted with his Beagles on Brighton Downs. The Beagle Club
was formed about 30 years ago, and there is also an Association
of Masters of Harriers and Beagles which safeguards the
interests of packs retained for hare hunting. As a rule the
smaller Beagles are kept for rabbit shooting and drag hunting."
Beagle Card 18(Players, 1929)... $7.95 each
What a nice painting. Gallaher issued this 'Dogs 2nd Series'
in 1938. The following is printed on the back: "Though the
majority of people are most familiar with the Foxhound,
there are other true hounds, of which the Beagle shown here
is a delightful example. Like the Harrier and the Basset
it is of low stature, some reaching no more than eight
inches at the shoulder. Packs of Beagles are generally made
up of smaller ones, which are greatly in demand for this
purpose. They are among the most faithful of all dogs, and
thoroughly to be recommended in the home."
Beagle Card 19(Gallaher, 1938)... $9.95 each
This lovely rendition of the Beagle by artist Arthur Wardle
was issued by Players in 1940. The title of the series of 25
cards is simply 'Dogs Heads'. A description of the Beagle is
on the back of the card: "The Beagle's history can be
definitely traced to the time of Queen Elizabeth who is said
to have owned a pack of "Glove" or "singing" Beagles. The
breed's purpose is the hunting of rabbits and hares. They
hunt in packs, and their low build enables them to be followed
on foot. Although not widely owned as show dogs,they appear
at our larger championship events. There are many packs in
this country, some of them owned by public schools and
universities, and these are regularly worked. Considering the
numbers of Beagles kept for sporting purpose, it is surprising
that more Beagles are not exhibited. Perhaps it is feared that
greater show ring enterprise will lead to breeding for fancy
points rather than utility".
Beagle Card 20(Players, 1940)... $24.95 each
"Challenge of the Yukon" DOG CARDS were issued by Quaker Oats
in 1938. The following is printed on the back of the card
along with a stamp of the signature of Sergeant Preston.
" BEAGLE is really a miniature foxhound the smallest,
and also the merriest, of the hound family. Few other breeds
can equal the little Beagle's playful and happy temperament.
He is speedy for size, making him a great hunter of rabbits.
During the chase, he makes full use of his singing, bell-like
voice. Name of Beagle pictured here is Champion Hoch's
Cadence."
Beagle Card 21(Quaker Oats, 1938)... $14.95 each
Godfrey Phillips issued these nice headstudies titled 'Our Dogs'
in 1939. The one on the left was put in packets of 10 cigarettes, while the
one on the right went in packets of 20 cigarettes. The same brief description
appears on the back of both: "These dogs
are well known, especially in hunting circles. They are
beautiful creatures, very gentle and affectionate and are
wonderful companions."
Beagle Card 22(Godfrey Phillips, 1939)left... SOLD OUT
Beagle Card 23(Godfrey Phillips, 1939)right... $14.95 each
This lovely scenic card was issued by Hignett Bros. & Co. in
1936. It has a nice description on the back of the card:
"One of the Hound group, and one of our oldest breeds, the
Beagle is used chiefly in packs for hare-hunting. It has
very keen scenting powers, and when pursuing the hare gives
tongue to a most melodious cry. Although not very popular
as show specimens, they appear at our larger championship
events, and are seen in good numbers at the annual Hound
Show at Peterborough. Their height varies from 10 in.
to 16 in. at shoulder."
Beagle Card 25(Hignett, 1936)... $19.95 each
Edwards, Ringer & Bigg issued the colorful painting, as shown,
in 1908. The title of the series is 'Dog Series-Klondyke'.
The back of the card is quite ornate with brief description of
the Beagle. The cards were enclosed in Klondyke Cigarettes.
"A charming little but true hound, probably originated in
ancient times from a diminutive Foxhound. Is a great
favourite in the South of England; hardly known in the North.
Used to hunt the hare rabbit, etc. Generally hunts in a pack
called a "cry," and when on trail gives full play to a clear
musical silvery "voice." Body is short, chest deep, muscular
hind quarters, ears long and pendulous. Height not exceeding
16 inches."
Beagle Card 26(Edwards, Ringer and Bigg, 1908)... $24.95 each
"Dogs of the World" enclosed in OLD JUDGE
cigarettes, were issued by Goodwin & Co.
Cigarette Factory, New York and London in
1890. There is no other information on the
back of the card. This is, indeed, a rare find
for the Beagle card Collector. To my knowledge, this is from the
first set of dog cards ever issued.
Beagle Card 28(Goodwin and Co.OLD JUDGE cigarettes, 1890)... $69.95 each
Beagle Post Cards
Beagle Post Card 1... SOLD OUT
This is an unusual First Day of Issue Post Card from Romania
commemorating the publication of their set of dog stamps.
Romania issued a series of stamps in 1998 that included these
wonderful beagle head study and full body image. They also issued
this lovely post card with
the stamp affixed. This is a wonderful opportunity
to get the stamp and the card for the price of the
post card only.
Beagle Post Card 2... $6.95 each
Beagle 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 Beagle history.
Beagle Playing Card 1... $4.95 each
Beagle Playing Card 2... $4.95 each
Beagle Book Marks
A wonderful "one only" addition to your Beagle collection.
Beagle Bookmark... SOLD OUT
* 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 ~*~
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