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West Highland White Terrier card from England

This card was issued by Horniman Tea in 1961. It is simply called, "Dogs" and a card was put in all 1/4 pound packets of Hornimans Tea. On the back, it says, "West Highland White Terrier. It is probable that the "Westie" and all other Terriers from Scotland came from the same stock -- certainly they all have short legs -- but he is the only dog from this country which is white. Rapidly becoming the most popular Terrier. A small, game, hard-looking character, strongly built and with a great air of self-importance. The jet black nose and eyes add character."
West Highland White Terrier Card 1(Hornimans Tea, 1961)... $5.95 each

This card was issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1937. The cards were inserted singly into packets of 10 cigarettes. On the back, it says, "West Highland White Terrier. A very game and hardy dog. Skull not too narrow, slightly domed and gradually tapering to the eyes; slight depression between eyes. Eyebrows heavy, eyes set wide apart, medium in size, dark hazel in colour. Muzzle powerful, jaws level, nose and roof of mouth black. Ears small, erect, pointed and free from fringe at top. Neck muscular. Chest deep. Body compact, back straight. Legs short and muscular. Feet round and thickly padded, pads and nails black. Shoulder blades comparatively broad. Tail 5 to 6 inches long, carried gaily but not over back. Colour: pure white; any other colour is objectionable."
West Highland White Terrier 2(Wills Dogs, 1937)... SOLD OUT

This nifty card was issued by Cofton Collections in 1988. It is called "Dogs 3rd Series of 25". On the back, it lists the West Highland White Terrier and the address of Cofton Collections in England.
West Highland White Terrier Card 4(Cofton Collections 3rd series reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each

This series of 24 cards was issued by Barbers Teas in 1961. On the back, it says, "West Highland White Terrier. The only all-white Scottish breed it is descended from White Cairn Terriers. The pioneer of the type was Colonel Malcolm (sic) of Potlalloch and it has changed little over the years, though the modern trend is towards a shorter back. Full grown the height of the dog is 11 inches and weight 15-18 lbs. The coat is about 2 1/2 inches long, hard and free from curl, with a short, soft and close undercoat."
West Highland White Terrier Card 5(Barbers Tea, 1961)... $5.95 each

Service Line Co. in Modena Italy put out a series of photographs in 1993. All of the photos are wonderful but the subjects are not identified. This is the Westie in the series.
West Highland White Terrier Card 6(Service Line Modena Italy, 1993)... SOLD OUT

This lovely portrait is a reprint of a set of 50 cards issued originally in Ireland in 1940 and called their silver series. This reprint is an 'authorized reproduction' issued 1993. Lucky for us that a reprint was issued as I have found very few of the originals in any breed. On the back, it says, "West Highland White Terrier. It is thought that the West Highland Whites are descended from the light colored puppies which appeared in the litters of the early Cairn Terriers. The most important breeder of a white strain was Colonel Malcolm of Poltalloch, and it was to terriers bred in the Poltalloch district that the West Highland White owes its greatest development. They were originally bred as working terriers, and it was not until 1907 that they appeared at the Kennel Club show. Although they are now kept chiefly as show dogs or pets, they still have the assertiveness and spirit of dogs bred to kill vermin."
West Highland White Terrier Card 8(Players Dogs Heads Eire reproduction, 1993)... $6.95 each

This is an original photograph card issued by Pattreiouex(1939) in their Senior Service cigarettes (20 pack). On the back it says, "West Highland Terrier. He is a white strain of Scottish terrier developed by the Malcolm family of Poltalloch. Where a white coat is not a nuisance he is an excellent dog.
General Hints: Food and Training: Since young pups should be fed "little and often" their food should be partly earned as rewards. Their food should be plain: ginger nuts (good for digestion and worms); scraps of fruit (most pups like orange) should be used as training aids. Treat for worms every six weeks whether signs appear or not."
West Highland White Terrier Card 9(Pattreiouex Photographs, 1939)... $6.95 each

This set of cards was issued in 1938 by John Sinclair, Ltd. On the back is the show record of the dog pictured on the front, Ch. Clint Chief.
WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER.
CH.CLINT CHIEF.
Sire: Ch. Clint Topper. Dam: Clint Chancer.
Born: May, 1933.
"Winner of Challenge Certificate, Harrogate, 1934. Reserve Beat of Sex. Scottish Kennel Club show and also Kennel Club, 1934. Won Challenge Certificate and Cup for Best of Breed at National Terrier Championship Show, 1935, and Challenge Crteificate and Special for Best of Breed at Cruft's, 1935. Having become a Champion he has now been retired from the show bench."
Owned by; Mrs. B Hewson, The Manor House, Royston, Herts.
West Highland White Terrier Card 10(Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... SOLD OUT

This lovely painting was done by artist John Wardle and issued by Players in 1931. The title of the series is "Dogs by Wardle-Full Length". The back of the card has the following: "This breed has been evolved from the old White Scottish Terriers, which were carefully bred for 100 years by the Malcolm family at Poltalloch, for the destruction of foxes and other vermin. The West Highland White Terrier is a very game dog, closely related to the Cairn, only differing in colour and in being slightly larger. West Highland Whites should have straight, harsh coats, about 2-1/2 in. long and should be pure white only, any colour is strongly objected to. They should have short bodies, short legs, short tails, little prick ears, small dark eyes and black nose. Height at shoulder 9-11 in. Weight: dogs 17 lb., bitches 16 lb.
West Highland White Terrier Card 11(Players Dogs by artist Wardle, 1931)... Price Reduced(slight damage)$5.95 each

This lovely painting was put out by Players in 1925, and titled "Dogs Scenic Background" This is the no. 47 card in a series of 50. The following is printed on the back: White Scottish Terriers have been carefully bred by the Malcolm family at Poltalloch for a hundred years or more, and the modern West Highland White Terrier has been evolved from that game and "varminty" old stock. They are very closely related to the Cairn Terrier, differing only in colour and being slightly larger. They should have harsh coats about 2 ins. long, and be pure white in colour, any other colour being strongly objected to. Weight dogs 17 lbs., bitches 16 lbs. Height at shoulder 9-11 ins.
West Highland White Terrier Card 12(Players Scenic, 1925)... $8.95 each

These cards were intended to be issued by John Player & Sons in about 1940, however a paper shortage due to the outbreak of World War II prevented this. Fortunately a number of the cards were printed and made available to collectors. The cards were intended to be inserted singly into packets of 10 cigarettes. The title of the set is: "Dogs' Heads: A series of 50 from Paintings by Peter Biegel" On the back, it says, "West Highland White Terrier. The ancestry of this popular breed is relatively clear, for although white dogs of similar characteristics had long existed in the Scottish Highlands, it was not until early in this century that Colonel Malcolm bred a strain that eventually became known as the West Highland White Terrier. This he did by breeding from the cream and white offspring of the Cairn Terrier, which hitherto had been regarded as undesirable in the Cairn strain. The Kennel Club recognised the West Highland White in 1909, but since then breeding has altered its appearance somewhat. It is used in its native Scotland to hunt foxes and badgers, but in other parts of the world, it is popular chiefly as a household companion."
West Highland White Terrier 13(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... SOLD OUT

This beautiful West Highland White Terrier is from a series of 25 cards titled "Grandee Top Dogs Collection". The paintings for this series were specially executed by Angela Mulliner and form a unique Collection. The description as shown on the back of the card follows: "Closely related to the Cairn and bred from small terriers of the Scottish Highlands of centuries ago, the "Westie" was valued for its courage and tenacity as a vermin killer. Small white dogs similar to the Westie were kept by the Malcolms of Poltalloch, in the nineteenth century and called Poltalloch Terriers. When first shown in Edinburgh in 1904 they were renamed West Highland White Terriers. Strongly built little dogs with a varminty look, keen eyes, small erect ears and a jaunty action the Westie should be pure white. they make pleasant companions, are tough wee dogs and good ratters. Not usually aggressive but alert enough to be good house dogs; small enough to fit into a mini, not expensive to feed and although white, the coat does not pick up much dirt. They do need regular trimming. Size about 11 inches high."
West Highland White Terrier Card 14(Playes Top Dogs Grandee, 1979)... $9.95 each

This wonderful drawing of the West Highland White Terrier is from a set of cards that were printed individually on a card box product,(Carreras Tobacco) and had to be cut out for saving. Their are very few in existance today. They were put out under the title 'Famous dog Breeds' in 1952. This is truly a collectors item. I have only one.
West Highland White Terrier Card 15(Carreras Tobacco Famous dog Breeds, 1952)... SOLD OUT

This card was issued by Ardath Tobacco, in 1934. The cards were inserted singly into large packs of ARDATH Cork and STATE EXPRESS 333 cigarettes. The set is entitled "A Series of 25 Champion Dogs. To the left is a copy of the back of the card showing the breed points of the Westie.
West Highland White Terrier 16(Ardath Champion Dogs, 1934)... SOLD OUT

This lovely card was issued in 1936 by Gallaher Ltd. to be put in its packets of 10 cigarettes. On the back it says, "The West Highland White. Apart from the colour and the shorter, foxy type of face, the West Highland White, another Terrier type, is very similar to the Cairn Terrier (see No. 30 of this series): indeed, it was known as a White Cairn about a hundred years ago. There seems no doubt that the West Highland White owes its origin to the Cairn, the oldest breed known to Scotland, though the forefathers were a sandy red colour and were longer in leg. Like all other Terriers, the dog is very intelligent, game, loyal and an excellent companion."
West Highland White Terrier 17(Gallaher, 1936)... SOLD OUT

Godfrey Phillips issued these cards from the "OUR PUPPIES" series in 1936. There were 30 cards in the set, the 'Westie' being no. 7. A brief description is shown on the back: "The West Highland is of Scottish origin and is an active, keen terrier. Nose, roof of mouth and pads of feet should be black."
West Highland White Terrier Card 18(Godfrey Phillips Our Puppies, 1936)... $12.95 each

This card was issued by Godfrey Phillips Ltd. in 1939. It was designed to go in a pack of 10 cigarettes and was part of the series called "Our Dogs". On the back it says, "The West Highland White Terrier. The West Highland is of Scottish origin and is said to go back to the time of James I. It is an active, keen terrier and makes an ideal companion. Nose, roof of mouth and pads of feet should be black."
West Highland White Terrier Card 19(Godfrey Phillips Our Dogs, 1939)... SOLD OUT

This card is a reprint which was issued in the UK by the Card Collectors Society in 1998 and was produced for its members only. With permission the remainder of these limited cards is now available. The original cards were issued by Hignett Bros. & Co. in 1936. On the back it says, "West Highland White Terrier. Terriers of this type were known in Scotland in the time of James I, and probably originated in the albinos which occasionally appeared in the litters of the other Scottish Terriers. Queen Victoria was given a brace of West Highlands by the Duke of Argyll, who helped to establish the breed. One very famous strain was owned by Col. Malcolm of Poltalloch, and the variety was known for a time as the Poltalloch Terrier. The standard of points demands that nose, roof of mouth and pads of feet be black in colour."
West Highland White Terrier Card 20(Hignett cigrettes reprint, 1998)... $5.95 each

A beautiful painting put out by Wills in 1915. A series of 25 cards with the title of "Dogs 2nd Series". This is an original issue with a slight marking on the upper right corner. I have only one of these cards and I am willing to discount this one so that this can become a special in a collection for one lucky person. The following is printed on the back of the card: "As long as 1600 Argyllshire Terriers were considered to be the finest in Scotland, for we are told that King James the First of England and sixth of Scotland wrote to Edinburgh for half a dozen "earth dogges or terrieres" from Argyll. The breed now known as the West Highland White Terrier was kept at Poltalloch sixty years ago, and were therefore known as Poltalloch Terriers. Although the Argyll strain is usually considered the purest, good specimens are bred all along the west coast of Scotland. The West Highland Terrier is smaller than the average Scottish Terrier, and more fox-like in general appearance. He is long and low in body, with straight limbs and a bright, small, intelligent eye. He is a game, hardy-looking, active little terrier, and usually weighs between 12 and 18 lbs."
West Highland White Terrier 24(Wills Dogs 2nd series, 1915)... SOLD OUT

West Highland White Terrier Envelopes

This is a 'first day of issue' envelope with a printed card inside with the following: "The path trod by man and dog winds back to the dim caves of history. They have traveled far, these two, working and playing together as only best friends can do. And nowhere does the story of this lifelong companionship unfold with more heartfelt emotion and delightful humor then in Great Britain. Where the Englishmen long ago formed the habit of taking his dog wherever he went...from pub to pew."
Appropriately, on February 7, 1979--in celebration of the world famous annual Cruft's Dog Show--Great Britain released four stamps honoring the best-known and best-loved native British dogs; West Highland Terrier, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Old English Sheepdog, and Irish Setter. For this important First Day of Issue, Fleetwood commissioned Peter Barrett, the British artist who designed the stamps, to create original works of art for the "Magic of Man's Best Friend Collection". You get the stamp AND the envelope for one price. Don't miss out on this First Day of Issue for your own collection. I have only one. (See Great Britain Envelope below for the first day of issue with the 4 stamps affixed to front of the envelope.
United Kingdom, constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the largest island in the cluster of islands, or archipelago, known as the British Isles. England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeaster tip of England. The term England should never be used to describe Britain, because England is only one part of the island. The United Kingdom is a small nation, roughly the size of Colorado or Oregon. The climate, in general, is mild, chilly, and often wet. Rain or overcast skies can be expected for up to 300 days per year. In general, British subjects belong to one of the more affluent states of Europe and enjoy a high standard of living compared to the rest of the world. Britain has been important in the arts throughout modern times.
West Highland White Terrier Envelope #1 from Great Britain, 1979)... SOLD OUT

A first day of issue envelope issued dated Feb. 7, 1979 . It has 4 remarkable Great Britain stamps affixed to the front of the envelope, an Irish Setter, a WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER, a Brittany Spaniel and an Old English Sheepdog. The front of the envelope has a drawing of an English Setter. An awesome piece for your collection. ONE ONLY. Don't miss out on this rare find.
United Kingdom, constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the largest island in the cluster of islands, or archipelago, known as the British Isles. England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeaster tip of England. The term England should never be used to describe Britain, because England is only one part of the island. The United Kingdom is a small nation, roughly the size of Colorado or Oregon. The climate, in general, is mild, chilly, and often wet. Rain or overcast skies can be expected for up to 300 days per year. In general, British subjects belong to one of the more affluent states of Europe and enjoy a high standard of living compared to the rest of the world. Britain has been important in the arts throughout modern times.
West Highland White Terrier Envelope #2 from Great Britain, 1979)... SOLD OUT

For more details on the united Kingdom, see the envelope above
Another first day of issue envelope issued dated Feb. 7, 1979 with a Bulldog drawing taking front and center. This envelope also features 4 remarkable Great Britain stamps affixed to the front of the envelope, an Irish Setter, a WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER, a Brittany Spaniel and an Old English Sheepdog. not to be missed piece for your collection. ONE ONLY.

West Highland White Terrier Envelope #3 from Great Britain, 1979)... $24.95 each

West Highland White Terrier 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 West Highland White Terrier history.

What better suit than the Queen of Hearts for this West Highland White Terrier playing card. I have one only.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 1... $5.95 each

This lovely playing card is probably rather old.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 2... $4.95 each

Isn't this Westie playing card eye-catching. The Queen of diamonds surely is the card to portray this breed. Only one available.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 3... SOLD OUT

These two cards are from a fairly famous pair of decks, known as black and white. The Scotties are so highly collected, that it is hard to find some for the wonderful Westie that is shown on them. The ones that I have are the 5 of spades on the left and the 3 of spades on the right.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 4 and 5... SOLD OUT

This 'Westie' looks like he is dressed in 'his' Scotch plaid. A lovely picture. I have only one.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 6... $5.95 each

Want to chase some butterlies? Only one available.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 8... $5.95 each

What a quizzical expression. One only.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 9... SOLD OUT

Shall we dance? Lovely painting on a one only card.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 10... $5.95 each

Surrounded in hearts. How appropriate. One available.
West Highland White Terrier Playing Card 11... SOLD OUT

This is not a playing card. It is actually quite a bit larger and an artists rendition of the beautiful West Highland White Terrier. The card is from Korea.
West Highland White Terrier Card 12... $9.95 each

West Highland White Terrier Cigar Bands

A cigar band for a small cigar with a small dog as its centerpiece. This is an unused band.
West Highland White Terrier Cigar Band... $9.95 each

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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.

* I do have other breeds available. Let me know and perhaps I can do a page for your breed.

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