Pattreiouex issued this lovely series
of photographs titled 'Dogs' in 1939. The cards were enclosed singly in
packages of Senior Service Cigarettes. On the back it says, "BORDER TERRIERS
The Border has
recently been classified for show though he is an
old and excellent breed. Very intelligent and game. GENERAL HINTS TRAINING THE PUP. The beginning
of training is to tell the pup by word and signal to do
what he is doing already. Thus he will come to associate
"bed" with going to bed 'stay' with being left behind.
In these stages he should associate his name and a
whistle with his chief interest in life--food.
Border Terrier Card 1(Pattreiouex, 1939)... $5.95 each
This lovely headstudy is an authorized reproduction of
"Dogs Heads(Eire)" issued in 1940. This series is a reprint
issued in 1994. A description of the Border Terrier is printed on the
back of the card. "The Border has the distinction of
being one of the smallest and gamest of British terriers and,
although they have been known to the show ring
for several years they retain their working
characteristics in a marked degree. They originated
in the Border counties of England and Scotland
where they earned, and still maintain a great
reputation for their courageous work on fox and
badger. Their source of origin is not known but
they probably sprang from the same roots as
Bedlingtons and Dandie Dinmonts. In the rocky
country hunted by the Border packs, the smallness,
courage and agility of the breed are greatly
prized and there are few hunts which do not
include some of these terriers."
Border Terrier Card 2(Dogs Heads(Eire), 1940)... SOLD OUT
"JOCK" This adorable puppy was painted by Lucy Dawson
(no. 23 in a series of 40) and enclosed in packages of
cigarettes manufactured by W. D. and H. O. Wills. The
cards were issued in 1990. The title of the series is
'Puppies by Dawson-Reprint of 1940'. Lucy Dawson
describes Jock on the back of the card as follows:
"Jock" was the only one of his lively little family that
we could persuade to sit still long enough for me to get
this picture. He was not so independent as he looks here,
for he was very comfortably seated on his owner's lap.
I have heard since that he is now almost grown up, and has
gone to Scotland to live.
Border Terrier Card 3(Wills Puppies by Dawson reissue, 1990 )... SOLD OUT
This series of real photos titled Champion Dogs was
issued in 1939 by John Sinclair Ltd. The back of the
card has a description of the Champion as shown.
BORDER TERRIER CH. FOX LAIR Sire: Rab O'Lammermoor. Dam: Traquair Gipsy. Born: May 26th, 1934.
"A red
dog with real Otter head, short back, great reach of neck,
tail well set on, standing on perfect legs and feet.
First exhibited at Taunton, as a puppy, and won six
First Prizes. At his next show, at Cruft's,
1936, won his next Championship, followed by
Championships at Glasgow; Leeds; Scottish
Kennel Club; Kennel Club, Crystal Palace, 1937.
Shown twice at Cruft's. Has won Championship
and again, Best of Breed, repeating this
performance at Glasgow.
Owned by: Mr. D.Mitchell, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Border Terrier Card 4(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1939)... SOLD OUT
A lovely headstudy, by
artist Peter Biegel, was issued by Player & Sons
in 1940. The title of the series of 50 cards is
"Dogs Heads by Biegel". On the back it says, "BORDER TERRIER
As its name suggests,
the Border Terrier is, like the Bedlington Terrier
a native of the northern English counties. It is
small and fearless and, by reason of its calling
has to be extremely hardy. It is used to drive
foxes from their boltholes, which very often
in the northern counties are in boulder-strewn
and rocky terrain. Thus the size and bravery
of the Border Terrier are fully exploited in the
faults and crevices of the hills and fells.
Apart from its sporting ability, it is an
attractive and companionable dog. Its dense
harsh coat should be wheaten, red, grizzle,
or blue and tan in colour."
Border Terrier Card 5(Players, 1940)... $7.95 each
This colorful card is from the "Dogs 2nd Series"
issued by Gallaher in 1938. The following is
printed on the back of the card. "'More brave than beautiful' might be the
motto of the Border Terrier. He is a
remarkably courageous breed giving
excellent sport to the north-countrymen
with otters, foxes, etc. In fact his head
is shaped somewhat like an otter's being
broad and short with a strong mouth.
Though they are among the smallest terriers,
one of them has been known to kill a badger
in single combat, a feat of which very few
terriers of any kind would be capable."
Border Terrier Card 6(Gallahers, 1938)... $9.95 each
"OUR DOGS"
Godfrey Phillips issued both sets
of these dogs titled 'Our Dogs' in 1939.
The one on the left is card No.23 in a set of 30 cards.
The card on the right is No. 13 in a series of 36 cards.
The following is printed on the back of the cards:
"This little dog has a short coarse head. A real
sportsman, never tiring in its activities and
always ready to attack.
Border Terrier Card 7(Godfrey Phillips, 1938)left... $14.95 each
Border Terrier Card 8(Godfrey Phillips, 1938)right... SOLD OUT
This nifty cigar band was put out as a part of a collectable series by Senator
in Holland in 1966.
Border Terrier Cigar Band(Senator, 1966)... $9.95 each
* 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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