Dogs

Dogs have shared our lives for thousands of years – working, hunting, guarding and being our friends. Royal Mail are howling with delight to celebrate our loyal companions with ten mint stamps showcasing some of the most popular pet breeds in the UK. A paws-itively, pup-fect stamp issue - it’s sure to get tails wagging!

Dogs have shared our lives for thousands of years - working, hunting, guarding and being our friends. Many different breeds evolved and were developed over the centuries, from the very smallest to the largest and shaggiest, from the bravest to the fastest, but regardless of type, dogs have remained loving and loyal. It is little wonder that they are so popular, with more people around the world owning a dog than any other pet.

The first dog shows were held in the 19th century, which led, in 1873, to the founding of the Kennel Club to govern contests and field trials. The Kennel Club now holds the register of pedigree dogs in the UK, and regulates all breed standards, with breeds assigned to seven different categories based on their original roles: Gundog, Hound, Pastoral, Terrier, Toy, Utility and Working.

N.B. Please accept our apologies for this pun filled fact file, our Product Manager for this issue is our very own Queen of Puns!

5 First Class and 5 Second Class Mint Stamps showing images of some of the most popular dog pet breeds in the
UK. You’d be barking mad not to love this stamp set.

2nd Class Dalmatian

2nd Class Jack Russell-type Terrier

2nd Class Labrador Retriever

2nd Class Border Collie

2nd Class Whippet

1st Class Siberian Husky

1st Class Chihuahua

1st Class Cocker Spaniel

1st Class Pembroke Welsh Corgi

1st Class Pug