Articles written by Terry McNamee

Someone leaves a gate or a door open. It's panic time: the dog is gone! Having an emergency search kit ready can prevent wasted time in tracking down a lost pet.

Dec 17, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Are there really silver Labradors, merle Chihuahuas, red Boston Terriers and white Dobermans? Buyers need to be informed before paying extra money for rare-colored dogs.

Dec 15, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Instead of giving a puppy as a Christmas gift, provide everything needed for a puppy and get the dog after the holidays are over.

Dec 11, 2009 - Terry McNamee

On November 6 and 7 at Santa Anita Park in California, 10 horses with Canadian connections raced for Breeders' Cup glory, but only one Canadian finished in the money.

Nov 11, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Breeders' Cup weekend at Santa Anita Racetrack in California began with "Filly Friday" on November 6, with races held on turf and on the synthetic Pro-Ride surface.

Nov 10, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The history of the spotted horse in North America goes back more than 500 years to the arrival of the horses brought by Spanish explorers.

Nov 4, 2009 - Terry McNamee

While Red Wolves are gone from most of their original range, their blood still runs in the wild wolves of eastern Canada, which are its closest living relatives.

Nov 2, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The coyote is clever and adapts so well to new habitats that it has spread right across much of North America. Now it is becoming dangerously used to humans.

Nov 1, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The first recorded fatal attack by coyotes in Canada is a warning for people venturing into areas where eastern coyotes are found to treat them with extreme caution.

Oct 30, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Hopscotch has been popular with children for centuries, dating to the time of the Romans. There are many ways to play. Here are some Canadian variations to try. Have fun!

Oct 26, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Sweet, obedient puppies can turn into little terrors almost overnight. It usually happens between nine months and two years of age, as they are approaching adulthood.

Oct 23, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Both Simon Says and Mother May I can be played indoors or out by children ages six and up. All different ages can play at once, and even adults can participate.

Oct 16, 2009 - Terry McNamee

A generation of children has grown up on electronic games, but there are many outdoor games like Red Rover that can be played without batteries or computers.

Oct 15, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Cesar Millan the Dog Whisperer is marketing a collar and leash designed to help an owner control a dog during a walk. It's expensive, and unnecessary for the average dog.

Aug 31, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Moving from one home to another is stressful enough without worrying about whether things are properly packed in time for the move. These tips will help make it easier.

Aug 29, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Have friends or relatives who love dogs? Wondering what to get them for holiday gifts? Pooch-related presents are paws-itively perfect choices!

Aug 18, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The $500,000 Breeders' Stakes on Woodbine's E.P. Taylor turf course on August 2 was dominated by Perfect Shower who, at 46-1, was the longest shot on the board.

Aug 3, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Canada's largest native swan, the trumpeter swan, is under threat by the aggressive mute swan, brought to North America about 120 years ago.

Jul 26, 2009 - Terry McNamee

A dog crate can be a bed, a refuge and protection for a dog. It's something no dog owner should be without. When travelling with a dog, a crate keeps him safe from harm.

Jul 16, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Today, dog owners have a huge choice of toys for their dog. Toys all look appealing, but some are safer than others, and some are actually dangerous, so shop carefully.

Jul 15, 2009 - Terry McNamee

It took 10 minutes to decide the winner of the second leg of Canada's Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing. It ended up a "Gallant" win in the Prince of Wales Stakes.

Jul 14, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Summer is here, and Canadians are flocking to summer vacation spots and enjoying the outdoors. Safety in and on the water should be a priority for everyone.

Jul 14, 2009 - Terry McNamee

It will be hard to evaluate the quality of this year's crop of 3-year-olds, as injuries are continuing to take their toll on the top-ranked runners.

Jul 12, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Some of the greatest Thoroughbred broodmares were not great racehorses. Many champion fillies are unsuccessful broodmares. Those who succeed as both are truly rare gems.

Jul 10, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Quality was high in what was a record entry for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada's 2009 National Specialty on Victoria Day weekend in Kitchener, Ont.

Jul 2, 2009 - Terry McNamee

It was a breathtaking show of dominance. Rachel Alexandra, ridden by Calvin Borel, soared to a 19-1/2-length win in the $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (G1) on June 28.

Jun 30, 2009 - Terry McNamee

June 2009 was a sad month at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto after three jockeys were hurt and two young horses, Oliver's Strike and Olredlgetcha, died suddenly.

Jun 26, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Despite drifting wide in the stretch, Eye of the Leopard made a final surge to defeat Mr. Fouricos Two U by a neck in the Queen's Plate in Toronto, Ontario, on June 21.

Jun 22, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The race was his to lose, and jockey Calvin Borel did just that, finished 3rd on favourite Mine That Bird in the Belmont Stakes on June 6 behind Summer Bird and Dunkirk.

Jun 10, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Who will win the 150h running of the Queen's Plate at Woodbine in Toronto on June 21? The 1-1/4 mile event is wide open, but watch for Eye of the Leopard and My Bad.

Jun 2, 2009 - Terry McNamee

A rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Mine that Bird and Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexandra will not take place in this year's Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6.

Jun 1, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Judge Ainslie Mills of British Columbia selected Ch. Anando Off Centre Toller Tyson as her winner at the 2009 Canadian National Toller Specialty Show.

May 27, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Whatever type of house a home buyer is looking for, there are certain things that will help persuade them that this is the right one- or keep them from coming back.

May 26, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Rachel Alexandra became the first Kentucky Oaks winner to win the Preakness. Derby winner Mine That Bird had to go around a wall of horses to be a fast-closing second.

May 17, 2009 - Terry McNamee

A full field of 14 is likely for the 2009 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore. Will the winner come out of the Kentucky Derby, or will it be a newcomer?

May 13, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The Preakness Stakes for Thoroughbred racehorses is held in May at Pimlico Racetrack, located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the second jewel in the American Triple Crown.

May 12, 2009 - Terry McNamee

When the shepherd dogs of Germany were first identified as a breed, many were white. Max Von Stephanitz, the founder of the German Shepherd Dog, owned several whites.

May 8, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Less than a week after devastating the field in the Kentucky Oaks, Rachel Alexandra has been sold to Jess Jackson's Stonestreet Stables and Harold T. McCormick.

May 7, 2009 - Terry McNamee

No one outside of Canada and New Mexico thought Mine That Bird had a prayer of winning the 2009 Kentucky Derby. Once again, the experts were wrong.

May 5, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Fresh off his upset win in the Kentucky Derby, Mine That Bird is preparing for the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 16.

May 4, 2009 - Terry McNamee

E.P. Taylor of Oshawa, Ontario, dreamed of winning the Kentucky Derby with a Canadian-bred horse. Northern Dancer, a rank little colt that nobody wanted, was that horse.

May 4, 2009 - Terry McNamee

When Mine That Bird came flying along the rail to win this year's Kentucky Derby, not everyone was shocked. At Woodbine, people knew who he was.

May 3, 2009 - Terry McNamee

On July 8, 1917, Canadian artist Tom Thomson paddled away for an afternoon of fishing on Canoe Lake. A few hours later, his empty canoe showed up near the dock.

May 1, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The myth that Christopher Columbus "discovered" the New World has persisted for centuries. But the man who received all the credit was actually a late arrival.

Apr 30, 2009 - Terry McNamee

While plastic horses are the core of the model horse hobby, resins are becoming increasingly popular for the lifelike detail that is hard to find in plastic or china.

Apr 29, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The model horse hobby is increasing every day among people of all ages. For newcomers to the hobby, here's a crash course on the most popular types of collectible models.

Apr 28, 2009 - Terry McNamee

You've come face to face with a black bear, and the only thing between you and the bear is a little dog. But when it's a Tahltan Bear Dog, you have nothing to fear.

Apr 27, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The hobby of showing model horses has become hugely popular. To win, you need to choose models that can compete effectively under many different judges.

Apr 22, 2009 - Terry McNamee

When people hear the words "brain tumor" they automatically think cancer. Fortunately, brain tumors of any kind are relatively rare, and many are benign.

Apr 21, 2009 - Terry McNamee

What has the body and legs of an antelope, the mane of a horse, the head of a fox, the paws of a wolf, and smells like a skunk?

Apr 18, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Of Canada's four remaining recognized dog breeds, two are well known. Two survived near-extinction in the late 20th century, thanks to people determined to save them.

Apr 16, 2009 - Terry McNamee

It used to be that few dogs were spayed or neutered, but an exploding population of unwanted pets has changed that attitude.

Apr 3, 2009 - Terry McNamee

You've decided on the breed. Now it's time to choose a puppy. Picking the best puppy out of a litter of healthy, roly-poly, cuties depends on what "best" means to you.

Apr 3, 2009 - Terry McNamee

It's one of the most insidious of diseases. Young cystic fibrosis patients often look healthy and fit, but inside, their own bodies are slowly killing them.

Apr 2, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Spring is here, and birdsong should be filling the air. So why is it so quiet outside? And where are all the birds that were once so common just a few decades ago?

Apr 1, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Choosing a new dog is a big decision that needs to be carefully thought out so the dog is compatible with your own temperament and lifestyle. Here are some useful tips.

Mar 31, 2009 - Terry McNamee

It can happen so fast. A bored puppy or dog left unattended or alone decides to taste the flowers on a table or chew on a floral arrangement.

Mar 30, 2009 - Terry McNamee

"The sire of these puppies is OFA Excellent, has his CDX and TDX, is CERF cleared and went BIS last week!" What the heck is the breeder talking about?

Mar 29, 2009 - Terry McNamee

The Morgan horse descends from one foundation sire named Justin Morgan. But you may not know that Canadian Horses helped build this handsome, versatile American breed.

Mar 29, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Thousands of years ago, somebody made a little clay figurine of a horse. Little did he know that collecting horse figurines would eventually become a world-wide hobby.

Mar 26, 2009 - Terry McNamee

You see the ad in the newspaper: "For Sale: Purebred puppies, with papers." But do you know what those papers are?

Mar 25, 2009 - Terry McNamee

You've decided to buy a purebred puppy, and you know exactly what breed you want. But do you know what health issues to watch for?

Mar 25, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Unscrupulous dog breeders and puppy mills are selling mixed breed "designer dogs" that are supposedly worth more than a regular purebred puppy.

Mar 21, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Spring is heralded by the appearance of daffodils, crocuses and tulips. Summer brings geraniums, baby's breath and morning glory. And if your dog eats them, he could die.

Mar 19, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Pulling plows, carrying soldiers into battle and competing at the Spruce Meadows Battle of the Breeds, the Canadian Horse has done just about everything a horse can do.

Mar 18, 2009 - Terry McNamee

You go into a pet shop and see the cutest puppy, and make a sudden decision to buy him. He's expensive, but he comes with "papers" showing he's a purebred.

Mar 17, 2009 - Terry McNamee

Wondering how to obedience train your dog by yourself? If you don't live near an obedience school, don't despair. You can train effectively on your own.

Mar 10, 2009 - Terry McNamee

"What kind of dog is that?" Many spectators were asking that question when the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was introduced at the 2009 Westminster Dog Show.

Mar 8, 2009 - Terry McNamee