Dog Breed Spotlight: Golden Retriever

Dog Breed Spotlight: Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever History of the Golden Retriever According to records, the Golden Retriever was first bred around 1890 in Inverness-Shire, Scotland by Dudley Marjoribanks – Lord Tweedmouth.  Who could have known that crossing the Flat-Coated Retriever with...
Dog Breed Spotlight: English Bulldog

Dog Breed Spotlight: English Bulldog

History of the English Bulldog The English Bulldog had its origin in the British Isles and was a descendant of the Asiatic mastiff. The name “bull-dog” was originally provided because of the breed’s use in bull baiting. Back then, Bulldogs were...
Dog Breed Spotlight: Greyhound

Dog Breed Spotlight: Greyhound

History The Greyhound dog is one of the most ancient breeds known to man.  It originated in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Carvings of the Greyhound were found in the Egyptian tomb of Amten as far back as 2900 B.C.  During the Dark Ages, Greyhounds found their...
Dog Breed Spotlight: Afghan Hound

Dog Breed Spotlight: Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound It is only fitting that I begin the DrBillsPetNutrition.com breed spotlight articles with the Afghan Hound, as I personally bred, showed and lure-coursed them for over 25 years.  One of the world’s oldest breeds, the Afghan hound was bred for...