This magnificent photograph is from a Company in Modena,
Italy called Service Line. They were issued in 1996.
The back of the card has only the number of the card and
the title of the series, "Dogs & Cats". This is
card 53. The subjects are not identified.
Great Pyrenees Card 1(Modena Italy, 1996)... SOLD OUT
Another wonderful card (#51) from Modena, Italy.
Great Pyrenees Card 2(Modena Italy, 1996)... SOLD OUT
This is Modena's third contribution to the great Pyrenees,
(#52) each as lovely as the one before.
Great Pyrenees Card 3(Modena Italy, 1996)... SOLD OUT
This lovely card was issued by Molassine Co. in 1970 as part of their "Dogs at
Work" set. On the back it says, "Pyrenean Mountain Dog. This magnificent dog
can trace its ancestry down to at least the late Bronze age. In midiaeval times
he was used chiefly for protecting sheep form bears and wolves and as a guard
dog. Still in use as a sheep and guard dog, he also serves as a guide and pack
dog."
Great Pyrenees Card 4(Molassine Dogs at work, 1970)... $5.95 each
This photo collectable card was issued in 1972 by the Golden Fleece Australia
in their "Pedigree Dogs" series. On the back it says, "The Pyrenean Mountain
Dog has lived for centuries as a sheep dog in the steep mountain ranges between
France and Spain.
A very large dog weighing up to 150 lbs. He is used in Holland and Switzerland
to pull small carts of merchandise. The breed was once called the Pyrenean
Mastiff and was used by monks at one time to found the famous St. Bernard dog.
The Pyrenean's head resembles the head of a brown bear."
Great Pyrenees Card 5(Golden fleece Australia, 1972)... SOLD OUT
This lovely card was put out by Gallaher in 1938 as part of their "Dogs 2nd
Series". On the back it says, "The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is one of the noblest
and handsomest of all Continental breeds. They are strong and trustworthy, and
have been used for protective purposes for centuries in South West France.
They tend to be quiet and reserved by nature, and limit their strong affections
to their own home. Not many have been seen in England as yet, and perhaps the
merits of the breed will be better recognised one day."
Great Pyrenees Card 8(Gallaher Dogs 2nd Series, 1938)... $9.95 each
This interesting card was issued in South Africa by the pet food company EPOL
in 1974. On the back, in both Dutch and English it says, "Originally a guard
dog of sheep against wolves in the early centuries. Became popular as the pet
of the nobility in the 17th century. Has an extremely sweet-tempered character.
Height: 81 cm, weight: 57 kg.
Great Pyrenees Card 10(EPOL South African Pet Food Co, 1974)... $12.95 each
Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees history.
Great Pyrenees Playing Card 1... SOLD OUT
Great Pyrenees Playing Card 2... $4.95 each
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 Great Pyrenees in it is the six of clubs.
Great Pyrenees Playing Card 3... $6.95 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
Toll free (800) 658-6699, (270) 777-0744
