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Angela Donald

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009

Expertise

I'll be happy to answer questions about boxer dog allergies,behavior,behavior modification,breeding,care,coat color genetics,diet,ear cropping,exercise,genetics,grooming,health,history,pedigrees,showing and training.

Experience in the area

I am a dedicated dog enthusiast and guardian of boxers for 40 years, a boxer conformation show exhibitor and breeder as well as a canine behavior consultant with a special interest in the boxer breed. I currently share my life with six boxer dogs.See our family of Boxer Dogs

Organizations

American Boxer Charitable Foundation

Publications

I currently contribute regularly to Dog-Canine Blog.I am the founder and publisher of The Boxer Behavioral Journal,a scientific journal with detailed behavioral case study information,which someday I hope will add valuable knowledge to the breeding,care and health of the breed.I am also a freelance writer with my latest article: Distinctive Behaviors of Boxer Dogs found at http://www.hitowerboxers.com/boxerdogbehavior.htm and distributed on the world wide web.

Education/Credentials

I have a MBA from AU.I have gotten real life experiences from my 40 years of the family owning boxers and other canine breeds, through my boxer rescue rehabilitation efforts, obedience training of the breed, more than 20 years of study on dog-canine behavior, genetics, health research,from my work as a canine behavioral consultant,exhibitor and breeder. My quest for canine knowledge is a never ending journey.

What do you like about this subject?

I have had a passion for boxer dogs since a small child and cannot image my life without a boxer. See my Boxer Dogs

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to continue to educate the public about this beautiful breed and someday my behavioral work of the breed will help others and be a valuable asset to the breeding,care and health of the boxer breed. I also desire to produce boxers who exemplify the boxer breed standard,who are sound in health,beauty & temperament.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Friederun von Miram-Stockmann is considered the mother of the boxer breed and she had a great influence on the making of the boxer breed.Her kennel was vom Dom,in Germany,her boxers are literally the foundation of the gene pool in every country of the world.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Ear cropping and tail docking of the breed are considered illegal in some countries.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P
Gary	11/22/09	10	10	10	10
Lisette	11/19/09	10	10	10	10
Andy	11/18/09	10	10	10	10
Nor	11/17/09	10	10	10	10
Gary	11/14/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Angela Donald

2009-11-23 boxer behaviour:

Hi Vishak, I would have your quests give him treats after they have entered the house and everyone is sitting down. Do this every time you have visitors until the behavior is changed. Soon he will associate

2009-11-21 Eating Grass:

Hi Gary, Grass eating is basically a normal behavior for dogs. All dogs commonly eat grass and there are several explanations that have been offered for this behavior by the scientific community.

2009-11-20 bones:

Hi John, Yes you can give your dogs bones but never chicken bones as they are brittle,can splinter and cause major intestinal problems. I only choose large beef bones and knuckles for my boxers and

2009-11-19 Breeding:

Hi Lisette, The tests can run into the thousands of dollars for the sire and dam depending on your location and the vet. If you can attend shows in your area then you may be able to get some tests done

2009-11-18 boxer interest:

Hi Andy, Do not let them be unsupervised until 30 days have past from the beginning of the bleeding. The male will know exactly when the right time is by her smell. So its not a good idea to leave them

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