Front:
USA 200
NY
Alaskan Malamaten ORK
SEP
1984
10001
Back:
The vast frozen tundras of the north are home for the
beautiful Alaskan Malamute. Sturdy and hard working
creatures, these dogs bear the name of the Malemiut
Eskimo tribe which has used them for centuries to haul
their sleds over the snow and ice. This hardy breed of
dog is noted for its stout build and a thick wooly coat
with a distinctive mask of white and black. Although
this working dog is known for its remarkable strength
and endurance, the Alaskan Malamute's gentle and affec-
tionate nature has made it one of America's favorite
family pets. The Collie is another working dog which
has gained favor with the American family. More than
three centuries ago, the Collie was bred in Scotland to
be an agile work dog to herd flocks of sheep. The modern
Collie retains this herding instinct and has been known
to watch over children at play and even retrieve
youngsters which wander away from the group. A faithful
and loyal dog, the Collie is protective of his master,
family and home. In honor of these two favorite American
dogs, the Postal Service issued the stamp featured on
this Maximum Card.
No. 84-41
©1984 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Peter Barrett.
