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This is part of the Dogs & Friend series issued by Carreras Ltd. in 1936. The
back says, "Either you are a great admirer of the Pug or you find him a most
uninteresting little dog. Certainly he snorts and is also inclined to smell
rather "doggy", but his very ugliness is fascinating, and a great deal depends
upon how he is fed and brought up. No one seems to be quite certain from where
the Pug originally came, but a good many authorities believe it to have been
China. At one moment, about 1790 or so, it was immensely popular, then it
declined, but is now in favour again."
Pug Card 1(Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... SOLD OUT
This card was produced by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1937 of full length dogs by
Arthur Wardle. On the back it says, "Pug. A sturdily-built toydog of Chinese
origin. Head large and well wrinkled on top and forehead. Muzzle short and
blunt. Eyes full, lustrous and dark. Ears small, set on high and velvety to the
touch. Neck short and thick. Chest wide. Forelegs straight and well boned with
round feet and black toe-nails. Body very short and powerful with no tuck-up of
loin. Hind legs straight at hock and big boned. Tail set on high, and carried
tightly curled on back. Coat short and smooth. Colour: fawn or all black. Fawns
have black muzzle and ears, black moles on cheeks, black mark ("thumb mark") on
head, and black line ("trace") down back."
Pug Card 2(Wills Dogs, 1937)... SOLD OUT
This card was issued by Hornimans Tea in 1/4 lb. packets of tea in 1961. The
back says, "Of Chinese extraction although brought here from Holland by William
and Mary in the 17th century. Originally silver and golden fawn, the first
black coming from China about 70 years ago. Name derived from Latin pugmus
(closed fist), describing the shape of their heads. The biggest of the Toys,
from 14 to 18 lbs., decidedly square and cobby dogs with large round heads.
Tail curled as tightly as possible, double twist being perfection."
Pug Card 3(Hornimans Tea, 1961)... $4.95 each
This card is not my favorite but is absolutely necessary for a full set. It
was issued purely for collection by Cofton Collections in Britain and is part
of Series 1, re-issue 1988. The back simply has the address of
Cofton Collections.
Pug Card 4(Cofton Collections 1st series reprint, 1988)... SOLD OUT
This is from the Cofton Collection, Series 3, re-issue 1988. I like it a lot
better than the last one, but only because of the addition of a background and
personality.
Pug Card 5(Cofton Collections 3rd series reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each
This photographic card was number 10 in a series of 48 issued by Pattreiouex in 1939
and enclosed in Senior Service Cigarettes. On the back, it says, "Pug Puppies. The pug is a
Dutch dog and became popular in the reign of Queen Victoria. He makes
a most excellent pet, being full of brains and character."
Pug Card 7(Pattreiouex Photographs, 1939)... $5.95 each
This lovely card was issued by John Player & Sons in their packets of 10
cigarettes in 1940. It is from a series of headstudies by Peter Biegel. On the
back it reads, "Pug. Most authorities agree tha the Pug is of Oriental origin,
and tha tit was introduced into England during the 17th century. Before the
Pekingese came her in 1800, the Pug enjoyed great favour as a ladies' pet, and
among those who prefer a clean short-coated dog it is still pupular. Its
wringled features and blunt-faced appearance identify it with the Mastiff
group. Broad-chested and solid in build, it is theheaviest of all the Toy dogs.
Accepted colourings are silver, apricot, or fawn with black facial markings;
wholly black Pugs are also officially recognised.
Pug Card 8(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... SOLD OUT
This card was put out in 1974 by the Epol South Africa Pet Food Co. The
description on the back is printed in both English and Dutch. "The Pug. Rather
larger an dmore robust than some of the other toy breeds, its short coat is
free from doggy smell and requires the minimum of care. Colours are silver
fawn, apricot fawn or black, with a black mask and ears in either of the first
two colours. Weight 6-8 kg."
Pug Card 9(EPOL South Africa Pet Food Co.,1974)... SOLD OUT
This is a Golden Fleece Swap Card from Australia, issued in 1972. On the back
it says, "Pug. The Pug is a quaint looking "Toy" class dog who snores loudly
when asleep. A wrinkled black face, snub nose and square jaw make him appear to
be of savage nature. Actually a Pug seldom fights.
First discovered in China by Dutch trading ships this breed became popular in
Holland as the "Dutch Dog". The Pug makes a lovable house dog. His short,
smooth apricot-fawn coat needs little care. The Japanese Pug is black." The dog
illustrated is Aust. Ch. Linfred Belinda, owned by Mrs. G. Beard.
Pug Card 10(Golden Fleece Australia, 1972)... SOLD OUT
This card was issued by Players,also, but the artist was Arthur Wardle
and the title of the series is "Dogs by Wardle-Heads" issued in 1929. The
following is written on the back of the card: "This quaint
breed probably originated in the East, and is thought to have spread
from China to Japan and thence to Europe. During the 17th cent.
Pugs were popular to Holland, and soon became very fashionable
in this century.
Poor Pug...How envied with his doom,
Made captive in a lady's room
wrote the poet Gay.
The Pug is a compact, cobby dog, 15-18 lbs. in weight.
The colours desired are silver or black; or apricot fawn,
which contrasts well with the trace or black line down
the back, and the black mask."
Pug Card 11(Players Dogs Heads, 1929)... $7.95 each
This first Pug card was issued by Gallaher Ltd. in 1938 to put in packs of
cigarettes. The back of the card says, "The Pug or Pug-Dog is an example of
the class of dogs that might be said to have been bred especially to astonish
the eye by their appearance. The ideal dog must have a bold, humorous face,
heavily wrinkled, a very square, rather heavy body, compact, muscular and
strong. The coat is short and very smooth, and the tail should be curled to
the absolute maximum. Pug-Dogs should have plenty of exercise, as they have a
tendency to get fat."
Pug Card 13(Gallaher Dogs 2nd Series, 1938)... $9.95 each
PUG Premiere trading cards were made for use in vending
machines manufactured exclusively by the Oak Mfg Co., Inc, Culver
City, CA in 1950. This is one of those cards with the following shown
on the back of the card "Holland is considered the original home of the Pug and he is
sometimes called the "Dutch Pug". However, the characteristics of the breed
would indicate its origin in China. The Pug is a compact, alert, cleanly
and companionable dog. Their freedom from offensive smell from breath and
skin is one reason for their great favor as a house dog. They require
minimum care in order to keep in good condition and they do not require the
coddling of some of the other toy varieties."
Pug Card 14(Premier Trading Cards, Oak Mfg. Co., 1950)... $14.95 each
PUG Ogdens cigarettes put these cards in their small packages
of cigarettes (10 to a package) in 1936. The following is shown on
the back of the card: "King William III was one of the first to import Pugs
into England. The breed is probably related to the smooth-haired Pekingese
and, like the latter, is a native of China. The early Pugs were fawn, having
a darker line down their backs and a black mask, but about 1886
Lady Brassey imported a black from China and, by crossing with dark fawns
and then inbreeding, eventually an all-black variety was created.
The late Lady Willoughby d'Eresby established a strain of silver fawns,
which became known as the Willoughby Pugs.
Pug Card 15(Ogdens Dogs, 1936)... $19.95 each
This incredible Pug card was issued in 1908, (99 years ago) by Edwards
Ringer & Bigg for their Klondyke Cigarettes. This one is in excellent condition
in spite of its age. On the back it says, "Fawn Pug. The Pug -- most popular of
all toy dogs, supposed to have come to this country from Holland originally --
is a good ladies companion, lively and tractable, though not nearly so
intelligent as the Poodle. Body square and cobby. "Button" ears preferred to
"rose." Color, silver fawn. The muzzle or "mask," ears, diamond on forehead,
and trace on back should be black, also a mole or black spot on each cheek.
Toe nails black. Weight, 13 to 17 lbs."
Pug Card 16(Ringers Klondyke, 1908)... SOLD OUT
Godfrey Phillips issued this set of cards titled
"OUR PUPPIES"
in 1936.(left) The back of the card has the following:
"The Pug is small and intelligent, and an ideal house-dog,
having a short coat. There are two colours-fawn and all black."
This identical image on the (right) card titled
"Our Dogs" was issued in 1939 by Godfrey Phillips
and on the back it says, "The Pug. Of Chinese origin,
the Pug is probably related to the Pekingese. It is small and
intelligent, and makes an ideal house-dog, having a short
coat. There are two colours -- fawn and all black;
the fawns have a black muzzle and a black thumbmark on
the head." Both of the cards are cigarette cards
and enclosed in different size packages of Phillips
cigarettes.
Pug Card 19(Godfrey Phillips OUR PUPPIES, 1936)... $14.95 each
Pug Card 19x(Godfrey Phillips OUR PUPPIES, 1936)... SOLD OUT
This lovely Pug was issued by Hignett Bros. & Co. in 1936. This is a very hard
set to come by and is most attractive when you find one. This one is in mint
condition in spite of its rarity. On the back it says, "Pug. King William III
was one of the first to import Pugs into England. The breed is probably related
to the smooth-haired Pekingese and, like the latter, is a native of China. The
early Pugs were fawn, having a darker line down their backs and a black mask,
but about 1886 Lady Brassey imported a black from China and, by crossing with
dark fawns and then inbreeding, eventually an all-black variety was created.
The late Lady Willoughby d'Eresby established a strain of silver fawns, which
became known as the Willoughby Pugs."
Pug Card 20(Hignett Dogs, 1936)... $19.95 each
Artist Leo Chambers DOGS HEADS, a series of 40
paintings, were issued by Moustafa Tobacco Co. in 1924.
The following is printed on the reverse: Pugs.
"No word in our language suits him or describes him
better than his own name. Pugs are ideal pets, being of a moderate
size from 12 to 16 lb. in weight, with smooth coats, healthy
constitutions, good tempers and plenty of intelligence.
Feed on Spratt's Puppy Biscuits, "Ovals," and Pet Rodnim."
Pug Card 21(Moustafa Leo Chambers Dogs Heads, 1924)... SOLD OUT
W.D. & H.O. Wills issued this Dogs 2nd Series in 1915.
These cards were enclosed in their large packages of
cigarettes. There are 25 cards in the set and the Pug
is No. 18. I have only one of these cards available.
The description as shown on the back of the card follows: P U G "Like the Greyhound and the Maltese, the fawn-coloured
Pug is one of the oldest members of the canine race. Its
origin has never been authentically established, and while some
authorities claim Holland as its birthplace, others regard it as an importation
from China. The Pug came into prominence in this country about 60 years ago,
Queen Victoria possessing one valuable specimen. To-day the Pug has
been somewhat displaced from popular favor by the Pekingese and the Toy
Pomeranian. Pugs have, however, one great advantage over these breeds,
from the fact that their short coat requires much less attention.
Black Pugs came into notice in 1886, and are of much the same build as the
fawn, with square, blunt muzzle and tightly-curled tail."
Pug Card 22(Wills Dogs 2nd Series, 1915)... SOLD OUT
Weeties 'Favourite Dogs-New Zealand' is a series
of 32 cards enclosed in Crispies and Vitabrits Cereals.
They were issued in 1940. The following is shown on
the back of the card: "The Pug is probably the most
indolent of all dogs and loves to be pampered, for
which reason he has a great tendency to put on fat.
One of his essential features is a black mole on each
cheek with a tuft of hair growing from it. The Pug is
a small dog somewhat like a small bulldog. His hair
is smooth and short and his tail curls and lies close
to the body. *
DO make sure that your dog is exercised regularly every
day. You will enjoy this as much as he does."
Pug Card 23(Weeties Favourite dogs New Zealand, 1940)... SOLD OUT
Dwight Soda issued these beautiful paintings in 1902.
The artists signature appears on the face of the picture,
G. Muss Arnalt. The back of the card has a description
of IMPORTANT REASONS for purchasing the brand name 'Cow Soda'
as opposed to an inferior brand. There are 30 cards in the set
and the Pug is No. 5. The following is the description
of the Pug as shown on the reverse side: A diminutive
bulldog and Masstiff in appearance with his tail turned
in a ring upon his back. In former days this asthmatic
little house pet could be found in many homes, but he
seems to have lost favor lately, although he is a very
loyal companion."
Pug Card 25... SOLD OUT
A lovely painting of a Pug (artist unknown) issued in 1940. The title
of the series is 'Favorite Dogs-New zealand' and were issued by
Weeties and and enclosed in the cereals Weeties, Kornies and Vita-brits.
The following is shown on the back of the card:
"The Pug is probably the most
indolent of all dogs and loves to be pampered, for
which reason he has a great tendency to put on fat.
One of his essential features is a black mole on each
cheek with a tuft of hair growing from it. The Pug is
a small dog somewhat like a small bulldog. His hair
is smooth and short and his tail curls and lies close
to the body. * "
DO make sure that your dog is exercised regularly every
day. You will enjoy this as much as he does."
Pug Card 26(Weeties Favourite dogs New Zealand, 1940)... $24.95 each
What an awesome card for the pugs. I don't have the issue date on this
item but with origin and history of the pug this is a 'must' for the
Pug lover.
Pug Card Information Card 27... $9.95 each
Pug 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 Pug history.
This Pug is from a deck of playing cards that was issued a couple of years ago
with a bunch of different breeds on it. The 10 of Hearts is a fawn Pug.
Pug Playing Card 1... SOLD OUT
Pug Playing Card 2... $4.95 each
Pug Playing Card 3... SOLD OUT
A unique playing card showing the back, all Pugs.
Pug Playing Card 4... $3.95 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 Pug in it is the Five of Hearts.
ONE ONLY
Pug Playing Card 5... $7.95 each
This is an even more recent issue. There were 54 breeds (including Jokers) and
the Pug was proudly chosen as the Ace of hearts. On the right is what the back
of the card looks like.
Pug Playing Card 6... 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.
* 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. 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 ~*~
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