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Keeshonds are fortunate to have some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed.
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This nice headstudy was issued by John Player & Sons in 1940 as part of their series called "Dogs Heads from Paintings by Peter Biegel." On the back it says, "Keeshond. The dogs of the Spitz group, to which the Keeshond belongs, are all natives of the Northern Latitudes. The Keeshond has become much favoured in the Netherlands where it is used as a guard-dog on the barges that ply the inland waterways. It is known as the Wolfspitz in Germany, where it is quite a fancied breed. In England it has been exhibited at shows since 1905. The name Keeshond is Dutch in origin, and the dog itself was adopted as a mascot by a political faction in Holland during the 18th century. Its abundant coat is usually worf-grey, ash-grey or silver-grey in colour."
Keeshond Card 1(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... SOLD OUT

This lovely card was issued by Gallaher, Ltd. in 1938 as part of their second series of Dogs. All of this series showed paintings of dogs with beautiful backgrounds. On the back it says, "Keeshond. A water-borne existence on the canals of Holland does not prevent the Dutch barge families from keeping dogs, which in fact have become the indispensable guardians of the craft. The true barge dog of Holland is the Keeshond, shown here, although other breeds, notably the tiny Schipperke, are used for this purpose. He is a very pleasing animal, and though not yet a familiar sight in this country, is found in increasing numbers at exhibitions.

Keeshound Card 3(Gallaher Dogs 2nd Series, 1938)... $9.95 each

Reprint of Puppies by Dawson originally issued in 1940, reprinted in 1990.
Keeshond Card 4... SOLD OUT

This unusual card was issued in 1952 by Carreras as part of their "Turf" cigarettes promotion. The cards were actually cut out of the cigarette boxes and the series was called, "50 Famous Dog Breeds." There is nothing printed on the back since it was part of the cigarette package.
Keeshond Card 5(Carreras Famous Dog Breeds, 1952)... SOLD OUT

In 1939, Godfrey Phillips, Ltd. issued a series of 36 cards called "Our Dogs." This is a wonderful Keeshond baby from that series. On the back it says, "The Keeshond. The Keeshond is of the same canine family as the Pomeranian, and is of either Dutch or German origin. In Holland it is widely used as a guard for the barges on the canals."
Keeshond Card 6(Godfrey Phillips OUR DOGS, 1939)... SOLD OUT

This darling card was issued by Godfrey Phillips Co in 1936 as part of the "Our Puppies" series for inserting in the de Reszke cigarettes.On the back it says, "The Keeshond. The Keeshond is of either Dutch or German origin. In Holland it is widely used as a guard for the barges on the canals."
Keeshound Card 7(Godfrey Phillips OUR PUPPIES, 1936)... $12.95 each

This neat card was issued in 1972 by Golden Fleece as a Swap Card. On the back it says, "The keeshond comes from Holland where he was used as a guard dog on the barges. He is also known as the Dutch Barge Dog. He has a beautiful waterproof coat with a lion-like mane which is always a shade of grey in colour.
With a pleasant personality, the Keeshond is happiest when with people. He is loyal and affectionate, clever and quick to learn. He makes a good family companion an is also used for hunting rats and rabbits.
Illust.: "Kendari Ricky"
Owner: Mrs. R. Taylor, Vic"
Keeshond Card 8(Golden Fleece Australia, 1972)... SOLD OUT

Keeshond 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 Keeshound 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 Keeshond in it is the King of Clubs.
Keeshound Playing Card 1 from Japan... $5.95 each

Keeshound Playing Card 2... SOLD OUT

Keeshound Playing Card 3... SOLD OUT

Keeshond Match box Cover

This is not really a stamp, but a match box cover that was put out by Eurotrip. It is about the same size as the stamps and is the first matchbox cover that I have come across with the Keeshond on it.
Keeshound Match Box Cover... SOLD OUT

Keeshond Cigar Bands

This lovely item is a cigar band from Holland. It was put out by the company that made Willem II cigars and wrapped around them. The dogs were series number 28 and this is listed as a "Witte Keeshond." It is hard to see it in the scan, but the background is a shiny gold and the band is embossed.
Keeshound Cigar Band 1... SOLD OUT

This is also a cigar band from Holland. It was put out by the company that made Senator cigars and wrapped around them. The Keeshond is number 3 of 48 that were printed for this series. This is one of the nicest cigar bands made with embossed pattern around the picture of the Kees.
Keeshound Cigar Band 2... 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.

* 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.

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