Articles written by Terry McNamee

Perfect Shirl's victory in the 2011 BC Filly and Mare Turf on November 4 thrilled trainer Roger Attfield and Canadian owner-breeder Charles Fipke.

Nov 8, 2011 - Terry McNamee

The amazing partnership between Eric Lamaze and his great jumping horse, Hickstead, has ended in tragedy with Hickstead collapsing and dying in the ring.

Nov 6, 2011 - Terry McNamee

Switch and Havre de Grace are entered elsewhere, leaving the field wide open for the 2011 Ladies Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky

Nov 1, 2011 - Terry McNamee

While Arc winner Danedream is skipping the Breeders' Cup, there is no shortage of great fillies and mares likely to enter this year's BC Ladies' Classic.

Oct 22, 2011 - Terry McNamee

In America, it is a big deal when a filly takes on colts in the Triple Crown. But in Canada, fillies not only enter these big races, they often win.

Oct 4, 2011 - Terry McNamee

Dogs can die of heat stroke after being left in the sun or in a hot vehicle for too long. Learn to recognize heat stroke and how to treat and prevent it.

Aug 4, 2010 - Terry McNamee

If enough people take part, Earth Day on April 22 can result in positive changes for the environment. Just one person, one step at a time, can make a difference.

Mar 28, 2010 - Terry McNamee

Why is Huckleberry Hound blue? Can a dog be striped like a tiger? When it comes to coat color, there are really three basic colors: black, red and yellow.

Dec 20, 2009 - 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 16, 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 10, 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 10, 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 9, 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 3, 2009 - Terry McNamee

While the Red Wolf is gone from most of its original range, its blood still runs in the wild wolves of eastern Canada, which are the Red Wolf's 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

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 22, 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

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

Aug 17, 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 2, 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

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 13, 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 11, 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

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 25, 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 21, 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 9, 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 26, 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 16, 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 11, 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 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

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 2, 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

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 26, 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 17, 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 15, 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 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

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 28, 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