French Bulldogs are very fortunate to have a
variety of lovely stamps to build a collection around. To check out
the French
Bulldog Stamps Click Here.
This lovely Tea card was issued by Hornimans Tea in a
series of 50 cards titled simply "Dogs" and issued in 1961.
Each card was enclosed singly in all 1/4-lb. packets of
the tea. Printed on the back: "Despite his name, British
by descent, another off-shoot of the Bulldog. Lace-workers
from Nottingham took small Bulldogs with them when they
went to work in France a hundred years ago and the
"Frenchie" is the result. Smaller than a Bulldog,
about 26 lbs., they have similar bodies but
different heads emphasised by the 'bat' ears and
the more level jaw. Colours: brindle, pied
(white and brindle) and fawn".
French Bulldog Card 1(Horniman Tea, 1961)... $4.95 each
These painting of French Bulldogs were reissued in 1988
by Cofton Collections. The series was titled
"Dogs -Reprint of 1963" The top one is from their first
series, the middle is from their second series and the
bottom is from their third series. The back of the card has the address
of Cofton Collections and a brief list of the collectables
offered by Cofton.
French Bulldog Card 2(Cofton Collections 1st series reprint, 1988)top... $4.95 each
French Bulldog Card 3(Cofton Collections 2nd series reprint, 1988)middle... SOLD OUT
French Bulldog Card 4(Cofton Collections 3rd series reprint, 1988)bottom... $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
artist drawing of a dog, while on the back of the
card there is a date stamped and weight is shown in
stones X lbs (1 stone = 14 lbs.)
French Bulldog Card 5(British Automatic, 1953)... $4.95 each
Carreras issued these lovely photographs titled
"Dogs & Friend" in 1936. Description on the back
of the card is by Lady Kitty Ritson: "A French
Bull-dog is a dear little dog, and as long as it
is kept healthy it should not snuffle and snort unduly.
It is also an active dog, much more so than a bull-dog.
No one knows for certain whether it is related to a
bull-dog, or whether it originally came from France.
It has not been very long in the country, probably
about forty years. They are apt to suffer from very hot
weather, and are not perhaps a very suitable dog for the
ordinary "one-dog" owner".
French Bulldog Card 7(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $4.95 each
Pattreiouex issued these lovely photographs in a series of
48 cards titled "Dogs" in 1939. They were enclosed singly
in packages of Senior Service Cigarettes. The dog is not
identified and the following is printed on the back of the
card: "The French Bulldog is an excellent medium-sized
dog for town. He is intelligent and his coat
gives no trouble.
GENERAL HINTS
'Quiet' Some dogs are given to yapping for no
reason. If your pup starts yapping, say 'quiet'
and cuff him; soon he will find out that yapping
means Master's displeasure, and discomfort to
himself. With persistent yappers it is sometimes
necessary to wait concealed until they start, then
instantly go in and stop them".
French Bulldog Card 8(Pattreiouex Senior Service cigarettes, 1939)... $5.95 each
Wills "Puppies by Dawson-Reprint of 1940" were issued in 1990.
This is an authorized reproduction of the original. The original would
sell for $400.00. I have one only of the reproduction. The back of
the card has a description of the puppy by the artist Lucy Dawson.
"This little Frenchman was very lively although wearing the usual
solemn air and looking rather wistful. I don't think he really felt
that way, but I was a stranger and at that moment he would rather
have gone to sleep in his basket. He did not worry whether he was
addressed in French or English; it was all the same to him at that stage."
French Bulldog Card 9(Wills Puppies by Dawson reprint, 1990)... SOLD OUT
Molassine Co. of London issued these Vims-Pet Dog cards titled "Dogs at work"
in 1970. There were 25 in the series, the French Bulldog being no. 4. A
description on the back: "It is generally believed that the French Bulldog traces
his descent from the old English Sheepdog, whose ancestor was the mastiff. The
French Bulldog was used for the very popular sport of Bull-baiting, until it was
suppressed in 1802 because of its cruelty. At the present time they are prized
for their quality as watch dogs and rat killers."
French Bulldog Card 10(Molassine Dogs at Work, 1970)... $5.95 each
Players & Sons issued this series of headstudies by
artist Arthur Wardle. The title of the series
is "Dogs Heads(Eire)-Reprint of 1940". These reprints were
issued in 1994. I have only one reproduction.
The following is shown on the back of the card: "There are
two schools of thought with regard to the origin of this breed.
One asserts that the French Bulldog is the descendant of small
English Bulldogs imported into France; the others that the breed
was created centuries ago in Spain where it may have
been used for bull-baiting. However, the French
Bulldogs in Britain have come from importations
from France. They are gay, lively animals,
powerfully built and considerably more active and
less stolid than their English counterparts. The
breed has no uses as a working dog and has always
been kept for show or as a companion".
French Bulldog Card 12(Players Dogs Heads Eire reprint, 1994)... $5.95 each
This French Bulldog card is No. 7 in the series
of 48 cards issued by Gallaher in 1936. The title of
the series is "Dogs A Series". A nice description
appears on the back of the card: "The French Bulldog
has long been popular in France, where it is claimed
as the national breed. When introduced into England
about forty years ago it caused a mild sensation and
also a good deal of amusement due, probably, to its
curious bat-like ears. It is, however, a handsome
little fellow, very game and affectionate, making an ideal
companion. Strangely enough, it is very similar
to the Boston Terrier, America's national dog, the
only appreciable difference being that the Boston
Terrier has cropped ears".
French Bulldog Card 13(Gallaher, 1936)... $9.95 each
'OUR PUPPIES' is a series of 30 cards issued by Godfrey
Phillips in 1936. Printed on the back of the card: This is a
lively, active little dog, and appears in a variety of colours.
Has large ears, known as "bat" ears, and is a fine house dog."
French Bulldog Card 15(Godfrey Phillips Our Puppies, 1936)... $14.95 each
THE FRENCH BULLDOG Champion Gabrielle Silpho
This is card No. 3 in a series of 24 issued by Gallaher
in 1934. The cards were enclosed in Gallaher's
DELUXE CIGARETTES. Some neat information is shown on
the reverse side: "The breed is considered by the French
to be native, but other opinions are that the breed
originated in Spain, or may be descended from British
Bulldogs taken at some time or other into France, in which
characteristics considered undesirable in this
country have been developed, such as the upright
ears. In 1898, the Toy Bulldog Club was formed,
and the breed of Toy Bulldogs was recognised by
the Kennel Club. The dog illustrated is one of
the finest specimens ever exhibited in this
country, and has won innumerable prizes. He is
owned by Mrs. Sugden.
French Bulldog Card 16(Gallaher, 1934)... $14.95 each
Moustafa Ltd of London issued this set of headstudies by
artist Leo Chambers in 1924. A nice description appears
on the back of the card; his head and shoulders are different
to the English bulldog. His body should be compact, well cut up
loin, fine quarters, big ribs, ears erect and bat-like, not pointed
at the tips. Like his English brother he is a splendid watch dog,
and any illegal intruder needs be wary. He is a very intelligent pal.
Feed on Spratt's 'Ovals' and 'Pet Rodnim'."
French Bulldog Card 17(Moustafa Artist Leo Chambers, 1924)... $24.95 each
Wills put out a "Dogs 2nd Series" in 1915. There were 25 cards in the
series. The French Bulldog is no. 24. This lovely colorful painting has
the following description on the back of the card: "This breed of
miniature Bulldog seems(in spite of its name) to have originated in England.
In the early fifties the laceworkers of Nottingham, and the working men of
London, Birmingham and Sheffield, devoted great attention to the rearing of
"bantam" bulldogs of the tulip-eared, underjawed type. Some of these found
their way across the channel, and seem to have enjoyed greater popularity in
France than in this country. The breed was revived in England in 1808, and
the Toy Bulldog Club has devoted attention to the characteristic features
of the French and British Miniature Bulldogs. At the present day these smart
little French Bulldogs are recognised at shows under their distinctive
breed-name of Bouledogues Francais." I have ONE original only.
French Bulldog Card 18(Wills dogs 2nd series, 1915)... $24.95 each
Dwight Soda (Saleratus, a packaged household cleaner)issued these wonderful cards in 1902, 105 years ago.
There were 30 cards in the set with the French Bulldog being no. 15. The
set was titled CHAMPION DOG SERIES.
This card is in wonderful condition and has the following printed on the back
of the card: French Bulldog Champion Selwank Lovette
"This quaint dog of France was, as we may say, re-discovered by Americans
some ten or twelve years ago. His well-defined bat ears and level mouth
distinguish him from his cousin, the English Bulldog from which he
originally came." I have ONE of this card only.
French Bulldog Card 20(Dwight Soda Champion Dogs, 1902)... $49.95 each
This beautiful picture of the French Bulldog is from the 'PRIZE DOG SERIES'
issued in 1911 by the Surburg Co. of New York and enclosed in MILO
The Egyptian Cigarette of Quality. The following is printed on the back of
the card: The FRENCH BULLDOG is an alert, muscular pet dog. A good specimen
should not exceed twenty pounds in weight. In general type and character he should
closely resemble the bull dog, of which, it is claimed, he is a direct descendant.
English authorities claim that he was the result of classification for small
bulldogs at bench shows, which was abandoned in England; this sub-variety was taken
up in France and in time became known as the French Bulldog. French authorities
aver that he is exclusively a dog of France. He is recognized as a distinct
breed, and is highly prized." This is very old and I have seen only a couple of
these cards. It is in perfect condition. A must for the French Bulldog Collector.
French Bulldog Card 21(Surburg, Prize Dog Series, 1911)... SOLD OUT
French Bulldog Game Cards
French Bulldog Game Card 1(left)... SOLD OUT
French Bulldog Game Card 2(right)... SOLD OUT
French Bulldog Game Card 3(left)... SOLD OUT
French Bulldog Game Card 4(right)... SOLD OUT
French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog history.
This deck of cards was produced in Japan several years ago. There
are several breeds in the deck and each breed is sold as a single
card separately. The French Bulldog in it is the Jack of Clubs.
French Bulldog Playing Card (Japan)... $7.95 each
* We can take visa/mc/disc or paypal, but they are first come first served,
so let me know if you are interested.
* We do have discounts if you want to buy more than one.
* We have a couple of copies of some of these cards, and since they are much more
fun when you have a "set", we would be happy to give a discount for multiple
purchases. This can make a set of interesting breed cards quite reasonable.
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 -- some can be had for under a dollar. 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.
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