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I wanted to start this page with a sample of how Greyhounds are used in art. You will find that a lot of Greyhound stamps are not listed in dog sources, because the stamps are considered to be art work, not dog specific. These beautiful examples were issued in 1968. The one on the left is a painting by Jan Wildens entitled "Retour del la Chasse", or Return from the Chase. The original of the painting is in Dresde. The one on the right is a painting by Velasquez of Don Ferdinando D'Autriche and the original is in the Prado. To the left is one of the nicest souvenir sheets that we have. It shows the same two stamps, but as a sheet, it is worth 5 rls instead of the 2 each that the stamps above are valued at.
Greyhound Ajman Stamp(left)... $5.95 each
Greyhound Ajman Stamp(right)... $5.95 each
Greyhound Souvenir Sheet from Ajman... $9.95 each




Ajman is the smallest of the United Arab Emirates. It is immediately to the north of and mostly surrounded by Sharjah. Like most of the country, Ajman is in the process of changes which amount to a transformation. The central area is rapidly being modernized and it is clear that Ajman has no intention of being left behind the other Emirates. It is here that the Victory speedboats are built and Ajman is determined to enjoy a share of the United Arab Emirates' victories for itself.
Greyhound Ajman Stamp(left) 1... $5.95 each
Greyhound Ajman Stamp(right) 2... $5.95 each


Bulgaria's new offering is not so much for the dog as for the prey. The Greyhound image is relagated to the bottom silouhette. Still, it tells a unique part of our Greyhound experience.
The Bulgars, A Central Asian Turkic Tribe, merged with the local slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Bulgaria regained its independence in 1878, but having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, it fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a Peoples Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990. The country is slightly larger than Tennessee. The capital is Sofia.
Greyhound Bulgaria Stamp... $5.95 each


The former Soviet Union has become a gold mine for collectors of topical stamps. As the economy continues to decline, the local governments are looking for novel ways of generating income without enlarging the government payroll. The issuing of stamps that are collected for their beauty rather than to mail a letter is a happy compromise. There are several new Greyhound stamps and this one on the left from the Republic Buriatia is certainly a nice one to start with. It was issued in 1999. The economy in Russia since the break up of the Soviet Union has such high inflation that stamps that were previously issued are not of enough value to mail a letter any more, so to remedy the situation, the local Post Offices have taken blocks of five "old" printed stamps and overprinted them with a new image and a new value. The Greyhound shown above on the right is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Chuvashia. These stamps come in a set of five different colored stamps all with the same overprint. Last time that I got in some overprints, I assumed that they would remain available. I was wrong and I never saw more copies of those. I expect these to be equally as rare and collectable. There is no telling how many of the overprints they produced (not many), since they were never designed to be sold on the world market. They are of value only for a short while until the actual stamps can be printed. The stamp on the left was ultimately issued by Buriatia with the Greyhound image from the overprint from Chuvashia.
Greyhound Buriatia Stamp(left)... SOLD OUT
Greyhound Overprint from Chuvashia... $12.95 each set of 5 colors


Buriatia is in southern Siberia near Lake Baykal on the Mongolian border and such the Buryat people are Buddhists as well.
Greyhound Bulgaria Stamp(left)... $5.95 each
Greyhound Bulgaria Stamp(right)... $5.95 each


Kampuchea is known to us as Cambodia. This stamp was issued in 1987 along with several other breeds.
Cambodia is located in southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. It is slightly smaller than Oklahoma. The climate is tropical, rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April; little seasonal temperature variation. The terrain is mostly low, flat plains; mountains in southwest and north. The natural hazards are the monsoonal rains; flooding; occasional droughts. The current issues are illegal logging activities throughout the contry and strip mining for gems in the western region along the border with Thailand. Ethnic groups nsist of Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%, and others 4%. The languages are the official Khmer 95%, French and English. The government consists of multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy established on September 1993. The capital is Phnom Penh.
Greyhound Cambodia Stamp... $6.95 each

Greyhound Set from China
This incredible set is easily one of the loveliest collections that I have ever enjoyed. They are issued by the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the original set includes nine Sighthound stamps (the other three are Salukis) and a Tibetian Mastiff, surprisingly enough! This is probably the most expensive dog production that I have come across. These paintings were presented as a gift to the emperor, note the Imperial Seals. These are the works of the Italian Jesuit Priest Guiseppe Castiglione who resided in the forbidden city during the Qing Dynasty. His oil paintings of Chinese arts are unique and he has no successor, most of his works are in museums. If you are interested in a set, then let me know and I can notify you if I get any new ones in. The price would be about $15.00 each stamp when you buy all six.
Greyhound China Set of Stamps... CALL FOR AVAILABILITY


This stamp from Czechoslovakia is also not really new, having been issued in 1990. The set is not usually hard to find, but because they are collected by three different breed affectionatos, this specific stamp is harder and harder to come by.
The Czech Republic is a landlocked republic in Central Europe, comprosing the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia and Silesia. The new state a democratic republic known as Czechoslovakia was broken up during World War II, but was re-established at the end of the war in 1945. From 1948 to 1989 the republic was ruled by a communist regime. In November 1989 the Communist government was ousted and Czechoslovakia again became a democratic state. During the 1990s, political and economic conflicts developed between the Czechs and Slovaks, and leaders of both groups decided to dissolve the Republic. In January 1993 Czechoslovakia was replaced by two independent states, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic has relatively few natural resources and is heavily dependent on imported energy and raw materials. It has a humid, continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Prague is the Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The official language is Czech, a language of the West Slavic subgroup of slavic languages. The principle religion is Christianity. About 40% Roman Catholic. Protestant 3% and about 5% are atheist. Prior to World War II the country had a large Jewish population. Most of the Jews died in the Holocaust, the Nazi campaign to exterminate the Jews of Europe. Pork is a staple in their diet which resembles that of Germany. Traditionally the Czech lands have been among the most economically developed regions of Europe.
Greyhound Czechoslovakia Stamp... $6.95 each


This headstudy stamp is from the island Commonwealth of Dominica and was issued to commemorate the Chinese Year of the Dog in 1994. It is part of a set of 4 that included also the Pekenese, the Beagle and the Irish Setter.
Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominca's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. It is slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical and the terrain has rugged mountains of volcanic origin. It is known as "The Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive natural park system. The official language is English. The capital is Roseau.
Greyhound Dominica Stamp... $5.95 each


Greyhound Eire Stamp... SOLD OUT


This stamp is from Scotland (the island of Gairsay) I have been told that there are at least three sparcely inhabited islands off the coast of Great Britain that issue stamps for income production. They can be used to mail letters to the mainland, but cannot be used to mail letters around Scotland, to other countries or even back to the island. Gairsay, Staffa and Pabay are some of those islands.
Greyhound Gairsay, Scotland Stamp... $8.95 each


Hakasia is another of the local states in Russia issuing new collectable stamps and this Greyhound is a lovely example of how we all win. It was issued in 1998 and should remain available for some time.
Hakasia is located in the south of Serbia, next to the Sayan-Altay Mountains and Yenisey River and the the north Altay Republic. Its capital is the city of Abakan. The real name of Hakas people who speak Turkish is Koray people. They are composed of four tribes. Hakasia is devoted to its own language, culture and traditions and there is a university, technical institute, and institutes for linguistic, historical and literary researches in Hakasia. There are also various cultural and artistic institutions, 4 theatres, library and museums as well as music and art schools. Hakas Turks are Christians, but they continue their Shamanist beliefs and traditions. Agriculture, stockbreeding and timber productions are the means of subsistence in the region. Breeding of sheep horses, cattle, and beekeeping are also the signicant means of subsistence.
Greyhound Hakasia Stamp... $5.95 each



These lovely stamps are fortunately common enough that everybody should have one even if a Greyhound is not your main breed. They were done in 1979 by Hungary and were issued in honor of the artist Vaszary Janos (for the one on the left) and Sterio Karoly (for the one on the right). To the right is a detail of the dogs and young boy.
Greyhound Hungary Stamp(left)... $5.95 each
Greyhound Hungary Stamp(right)... SOLD OUT



This is not really a new stamp, but I have only recently been able to get a couple of copies of it. I love the dynamics of Robin Hood type hunters after the noble stag in the forest with a cross bow and Greyhounds. It was issued in 1971 and like so many other great Greyhound stamps is never listed as a dog stamp, but usually as some other topic.
Greyhound Hungary Stamp 1... $9.95 each


A lovely artists rendition of the greyhound issued by Hungary in 2004.
Hungary is located in Central europe, northwest of Romania. The climate is temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers. The terrain is mostly flat to rolling plains; hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border. The main religion is Roman Catholic 67.5% and the language is Hungarian 98.2%. The capital is Budapest.
Greyhound Hungary Stamp 2... $7.95 each


This stamp was put out in 2003.
Close ties to France since independence in 1960, development of cocoa Production for export, and foreign investment made Cote d’lvoire one of the most prosperous states of tropical African states, but did not protect it from political turmoil. On 25 December 1999, a military coup – the first ever in Cote d’Ivoire’s history – overthrew the government led by President Henri Konan BEDIE. Junta leader Robert GUEI held elections in late 2000, but excluded prominent opposition leader Alassane OUATTARA, blatantly rigged the polling results, and declared himself winner. Popular protest runner-up Laurent GBAGBO into power/ GBAGBO spent his first two years in office trying To consolidate power to strengthen his weak mandate, but he was unable to Appease his opponents, who launched a failed coup attempt in September 2002. Rebel forces claimed the northern half of the country and in January 2003 were Granted ministerial positions in a unity government. Several thousand French And West African troops remain in Cote d’lvoire to maintain peace and help Implement the peace accords. The capital is Abidjan. The climate is warm, Humid, transitional from equatorial to tropical. Forty-five percent of the popultion Is under age fifteen.
Greyhound Ivory Coast Stamp... $5.95 each


Greyhound Iran Stamp... SOLD OUT


This wonderful Greyhound stamp was issued by the Jewish Republic (near Siberia) in 1999. It should remain common for some time.
Greyhound Jewish Republic Stamp... SOLD OUT


This Greyhound stamp was issued in 1999 by Kara Kalpakia, a part of the former Soviet Union.
Karakalpakia, now under the domain of Uzbekistan, is on the edge of the shrinking Aral Sea, which has recently revealed a shocking scale of environmentally induced disease. Women and children are most severely affected from the spread of pesticides and other pollutants as the lake - once the fourth largest in the world - has turned into a desert, its waters siphoned off to irrigate vast cotton fields and rice paddies in Central Asia. Over 20 per cent of the young women, aged 13-19, have kidney disease, and another 23 per cent suffer from thyroid dysfunctions. And many women have high levels of lead, zinc and strontium in their blood. Although the Aral Sea probably has less than 10 years of life left, if nothing is done to salvage what remains of it, the 1.1 million residents of Karakalpakia are under immediate health threats. If nothing is done to improve the health of the people we may be witnessing the end of another entire society as a result of human folly.
Greyhound Karakalpakia Stamp... $7.95 each


Each of the new issues seems more gorgeous than the last. This one is from Karelia and is the image that is used on the Russian Overprint from Sacha Yakutia.
The economy in Russia since the break up of the Soviet Union has such high inflation that stamps that were previously issued are not of enough value to mail a letter any more, so to remedy the situation, the local Post Offices have taken blocks of five "old" printed stamps and overprinted them with a new image and a new value. The Greyhound shown above on the left is one of these "Russian Overprints" from Yakutia. These stamps come in a set of five different colored stamps all with the same overprint. Last time that I got in some overprints, I assumed that they would remain available. I was wrong and I never saw more copies of those. I expect these to be equally as rare and collectable. There is no telling how many of the overprints they produced (not many), since they were never designed to be sold on the world market. They are of value only for a short while until the actual stamps can be printed. The stamp on the right was ultimately issued by Karelia with the Greyhound image from the overprint from Yakutia.
Greyhound Overprint from Yakutia(left)... SOLD OUT
Greyhound Karelia Stamp(right)... SOLD OUT


The overprint on the left is from 1993. They were very scarce and there are none left that I can find. Read about the newer overprints above (like the one on the left.)
Greyhound Overprint from Karelia(left) 1993... SOLD OUT
Greyhound Overprint from Karelia(right)... $12.95 each set of 5 colors


Greyhound Laos Stamp... SOLD OUT


This stamp was issued in 2002.
The Komi Republic is situated in the extreme North-East part of Russia. It is a multinational state, since the population of Komi Republic is estimated at 1.2 million citizen and consists of 100 nationalities. The Komi Republic is now a democratic legal state included into the Russian Federation. The republic has unique stocks of mineral resources thanks to their location, diversity and quality.
Greyhound Komi Stamp... $5.95 each


Lesotho is a mountainous, landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is very poor, but has recently built a large dam to help it have power and sell water to its neighbor, the Republic of South Africa. Lesotho issued a set of dog stamps in 1998 that contained this neat Greyhound.
Greyhound Lesotho Stamp... $6.95 each


These two very different stamps were both issued by Mordovia in Russia within the last couple of years. Both should remain commonly available.
Mordovia is located between Moscow and the Volga River and is bordered by the republic of Chuvashia on the east. Mordovia is one of the 21 Russian republics, which are the administrative units with the greatest amount of autonomy within the new Russian Federation. Mordovia is a largely agricultural region. Like most of the other republics, Mordovia has started issuing new postal stamps including these lovely Greyhounds.
Greyhound Mordovia Stamp(left)... $5.95 each
Greyhound Mordovia Stamp(right)... $5.95 each


These nifty stamps are from the State of Oman, a United Arab Emirate. They were issued in 1973, and the dog on the left is listed as The British Greyhound. The one on the right is listed as a "Bedouin Greyhound of Akkaba," but it appears that it might be a Saluki with cropped ears?
English Greyhound Oman Stamp(left)... $5.95 each
Bedouin Greyhound Oman Stamp(right)... $5.95 each


This stamp was issued in Paraguay and I don't have an issue date on it, but I believe that it was in 1984. It is my understanding that it was actually printed in Portugal and the design may be by E. Krebs. Galgo is Spanish for Greyhound.
Greyhound Paraguay Stamp... SOLD OUT


This beautiful stamp was issued by Sahara in 1996. It is one of a set that includes a lovely stamp for each of the major Sighthound breeds. They are commonly available, but an expensive set.
In 1976 the Saharawi people declared their independence from Spanish rule and set up the Republic of Saharawi for self-determination. It has been a very rocky road.
Greyhound Sahara Stamp... $8.95 each


This stamp comes from San Marino in the 1960's. The set included, in addition to the Greyhound, a Borzoi, a Marino shephard, a Pointer and a Great Dane. Their availability seems to run in cycles.
San Marino is a republic in southern Europe, an enclave in northern Italy, east of Florence. San Marino is one of the smallest republics in the world, covering about 24 square miles. In 1940, movie producer Darryl Zanuck thought it would make a pretty backdrop for his film, "Prince of Foxes." So he rented the whole country.
Greyhound Republic of San Marino Stamp 1... $6.95 each


A lovely stamp from San Marino. This is not found in the dog stamps, but in various types of paintings by many artists. A wonderful piece to have in your Greyhound collection.
Greyhound Republic of San Marino Stamp 2... $6.95 each


Somalia in Africa recently (1999) issued a lovely set of stamps with two dogs on each stamp. The Greyhound is paired with a Jack Russell Terrier for some reason.
Somalia, also called the Somali Democratic Republic, is located on the Horn of Africa, the easternmost part of the African continent. Although it gained its independence in 1960, nearly constant unrest has kept it from establishing a lasting presence in the area.
Greyhound Somalia Stamp... $5.95 each


This time, the new stamp is from South Ossetia in Russia. I found some very interesting information when searching for a history of Ossettia. It lies near the Black Sea in the Russian region of Georgia. Today’s 700,000 North and South Ossettians are herdsmen and horsemen, probably descended from the Scythian warrior nomads of ancient Greek times.
Like the first settlers of Yorkshire they use the word ‘Don’ for river and, like the people of Ossett, they chose the fleece as an emblem. A fleece also appears at the centre of Ossett's coat of arms.
Is there a connection? Some versions of the Greek legend of Jason and the Argonauts tell us that on his long homeward voyage Jason took the Golden Fleece by river journey from the Black Sea to the North Sea – a route well known to the Vikings who are thought to have founded Ossett. In addition, Ossett is a Viking place name which may mean 'Osla's seat' or 'ridge camp'. Was Ossettia founded by Vikings? Perhaps. In the meantime, the local government of both North Ossettia and South Ossettia have issued a few fascinating stamps, including this lovely Greyhound.
Greyhound South Ossetia Stamp... $5.95 each


The stamps from the local Scottish island of Stroma were issued in 1969, 70 and 71, each with different overprints. The one shown shows the fifth anniversary of Winston Churchill's death in 1970. I looked up Stroma on the internet and found this intriguing introduction: "Driving along the far north coast of Scotland, the question one is asked more than most from visitors is "What Island is that?", as they point to the pretty little island two miles off the coast. This then will more often that not lead to a long discussion on the history of Stroma, a once thriving Scottish community that is today left to the sheep and cattle." It sounds like an interesting story.
Greyhound Stroma Stamp... SOLD OUT


This stamp was issued in 1999.
Tadjikistan plays a fascinating role in the power struggle in central Asia. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the declaration of independence by the former Soviet republics, Tadjikistan acquired national sovereignty for the first time in history. Inexperience, in conjunction with a particular clan-oriented, regional-based, political culture established the foundation for the prolonged conflict that ensued in post-Soviet Tadjikistan. The intensity of this conflict has been further fueled by the ethnic and historical externalities of the unresolved political situation in Afghanistan.
Greyhound Tadjikistan Stamp... $5.95 each


Tatarstan is one of the former Russian states along the Volga River. It has been independent since 1994, but even a thousand years ago, it was known as Islam's Northern Mecca. The set of stamps that this Greyhound is from was issued in 2001.
Greyhound Tatarstan Stamp... $5.95 each


This stamp is from Tanzania. It was issued in 1999 as part of a set of nine different breeds.
Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, is renowned for its magnificent wildlife, lakes, mountains, and scenery. The country boasts a wealth of natural attractions, including the famed Ngorongoro crater and the formidable Mount Kilimanjaro. It is also home to magnificent game reserves: Gombe Stream National Park, with its chimpanzee sanctuary; and the breathtaking plains of the Serengeti National Park, which hosts the annual migration of at least two million wildebeest with leopards and lions hot on their heels. Add to this the lovely beaches of the exotic islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia. Tanzania recently issued a couple different sets of dog stamps, including this Greyhound.
Greyhound Tanzania Stamp... SOLD OUT


This stamp was issued by the African country that we knew as the Republic of Togoland. I believe that this was a French colony and the stamp is written in French. Different values were different colors. The 15 f. value has a pink background and the 5 f. is backed by orange. The green is a 30 f. value and I have also seen a yellow and a blue (90 f.) specimen. I don't know how many there were. This is an old stamp that was issued (probably in 1967) for the 20th anniversary of UNICEF. The dog is listed as a Levrier Anglais or English Greyhound.
Greyhound Togoland Stamp... $5.95 each


Touva (often spelled Tuva) is a country in the southern area of Siberia. It's a unique place with the landscapes ranging from the desert to the perma frost, and local fauna-from camels to reindeers. Touva is known as almost the only place in the world where shamanism, a very ancient religion, is preserved, kept and cultivated in its original form.
The republic of Touva lies at the upper reaches of the Siberian Yenisey River and forms a barrier between Russia and Mongolia. Since its independence from the former Soviet Union, Tuva continues to struggle to work on the appropriate way to safeguard and develop its own identity and sovereignty going through the difficult changes from a command-orientated planned economy towards an open market economy. Like so many other former Russian states, the diversity of the people is starting to be felt as the original culture, traditions and religion are gaining more followers.
Greyhound Touva Stamp... $5.95 each


Turks and Caicos are islands in the Caribbean. The Turks & Caicos Islands, part of the British West Indies, are a dependency of Great Britain and are located at the SE end of the Bahama Islands. Of about 50 Islands, only six are inhabited. The estimated population, in 1999, was just under 17,000.
Last year, they issued a set of dog stamps with breeds chosen to represent the work that they do. Obviously, Greyhounds were chosen for "racing". Many of the other job descriptions were a little more confusing, such as Basenji as "hearing ear" dogs. These should remain readily available.
Greyhound Turks and Caicos Stamp... $5.95 each


Our next offering is from Uganda in Africa. This is a particularly lovely image of a working Greyhound. Since they are so new, it is hard to tell how available they will be, but for the moment, they are reasonably easy to get.
Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-1979) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; Guerilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed another 100,000 lives. During the 1990's the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections. Uganda is located in eastern Africa, west of Kenya. The climate is tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (December-February, June to August). Uganda is landlocked; fertile, well-watered country with many lakes and rivers. English is the official Language, taught in grade schools. The capital is Kampala. Coffee is the major export crop and accounts for the bulk of export revenues.
Greyhound Uganda Stamp... $5.95 each


Our final new stamp is from Zambia. It is not really new, having been put out in 1988, but it is another one that is not typically identified as a dog stamp. They are rare and unusual.
Greyhound Zambia Stamp... SOLD OUT

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* 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.

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