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The Alsatian was originally known in England as the German Shepherd Dog. It is related to the wolf and there has been much unjust criticism of its supposed treachery and ferocity. It is in fact a first-rate watch-dog and guard is very intelligent, is easily trained and can track as efficiently as a Bloodhound. H. M. King Edward VIII, when Prince of Wales, owned an Alsatian called "Claus of Seale" which gained awards both in the Show ring and in intelligence tests.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 38 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
Also known as German Police or German Shepherd. German dogs may be divided into 3 general types - smooth, hard and long haired, and all betray their near relationship to the Wolf by their erect ears and general expression. These intelligent animals came into prominence during the Great War because of the assistance they rendered to the Red Cross and other units.
1925 DOGS - No 32 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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The Alsatian or German Shepherd Dog - the name he is known by in his native Germany and in America - came into prominence during the Great War because of the assistance he rendered to Red Cross and other units. Since the War officers of the British Army have taken up the breed in earnest, until it has won a wonderful popularity in this country. The Alsatian's erect ears, expression and general conformation are very wolf-like. Colours: iron-grey, cinder-grey, brown, fawn, black or black and tan.
Height: dogs 24-26 in., bitches 22-24 in.
Weight: dogs 65 lb., bitches 60 lb.
1931 DOGS - No 2 in a series of 50, issued by Players
The German sheep-dog used in England for obedience demonstrations. Long, Jean and clean-cut head, broad at the back of the skull, tapering to nose. Skull slightly domed. Muzzle long and strong, must not show any weakness or excessive taper. Clean lips, black nose. Sound, strong teeth with scissor-like action. Almond-shaped, dark eyes. Ears of moderate size, point ed at the tips, broad at base. Strong, fairly long neck with plenty of muscle; well-sloped shoulder's; straight forelegs, well boned. Muscular body, back rather long and well developed. Tail slightly curved. Feet round and short. Smooth coat. Colour: brown, grey, fawn, black, and black-and-tan.
1937 DOGS - No 1 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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Dogs of this breed, which are sometimes known as German Police or Shepherd Dogs, may be divided into three general types-smooth, hard, and long haired, and all betray their near relationship to the wolf by their erect ears and general expression. Alsatian Wolf Dogs came into prominence during the Great War because of the assistance they rendered to Red Cross and other units. Colours iron-grey, cinder grey, brown, fawn, black or black and tan: preference often being given to the wolf-coloured dogs.
Height 24 to 25 ins., bitches 22 to 24 ins.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 1 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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