TerryMcNamee

aka Terry McNamee from Trenton ON, Canada (68 years). Wizzley author for 10 years. 78%

I am a former community newspaper journalist and photographer and have been a professional artist since my teens, specializing in dogs and horses. I began playing the bodhran (Irish drum) in May 2011.

How Domestic Animals Become Distinct Breeds

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Versatile Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

This Canadian breed, once called the Little River Duck Dog, excels as a hunting dog, pet and all-round worker.

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Should You Spay or Neuter Your Puppy?

While most dogs should be neutered, sometimes you should wait awhile before you get it done, as early neutering is being linked to health issues.

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Horse Racing History: the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes for Thoroughbred race horses is held in mid-May at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the second jewel in the American Triple Crown.

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Travel & Places

Dinosaurs Will Be On Display in Trenton, Ontario, Canada

On a little street beside Ontario's Bay of Quinte, hidden behind some trees, there are dinosaurs! And you can visit them for free on September 14, 2013.

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Hobbies, Games & Crafts

Showing Model Horses: 45 Years of Fun and Friendship

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

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The Historic Newfoundland Pony

Sturdy enough for adults yet small and gentle enough for children, the Newfoundland Pony is a link to some now-extinct pony types once found in the British Isles.

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Culture and Society

Who Discovered America Before Columbus?

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

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A Dog Buyer's Guide to Acronyms From AKC to UD

Learning to "CERF" the bewildering world of canine abbreviations takes a little research. What is OFA, what is a CDX, and what do PRA, HD, CERF and BIS stand for?

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Morgan Horses and the Canadian Horse Connection

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.

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The Kanata Pony: The Breed That Disappeared

Sometimes more than one person comes up with a great idea, and only one succeeds. That was the case with Canada's Kanata Pony, a children's riding pony with Appaloosa spots.

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The Canadian: Canada’s Little Iron Horse is a National Treasure

From pulling ploughs, carrying soldiers into battle and competing at the Spruce Meadows Battle of the Breeds, the versatile Canadian Horse has survived and thrived for 350 years.

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Buying a Purebred Dog "With Papers"

You see the ad in the newspaper: "For Sale: Purebred dog with papers." But what are papers? They are the registration certificate and pedigree that belong to every purebred dog.

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The Eastern Canadian Wolf: A Close Relative of the Endangered Red Wolf

While the endangered 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.

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Tahltan Bear Dogs — a Breed Living on the Brink of Extinction

The Tahltan people of northern British Columbia, Canada, were expert hunters, and their small Bear Dogs were their secret weapon. Sadly, these dogs may have become extinct.

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Health and Wellness

Living With a Benign Brain Tumor — A Personal Experience

Hearing you have a brain tumor is shocking news, even when it is benign. Dealing with it takes time and effective treatment. Luckily, I had had excellent support and medical care.

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Health and Wellness

Brain Tumor Diagnosis Doesn't Always Mean Cancer

When people hear the words "brain tumor" they automatically think cancer. Fortunately, brain tumors are relatively rare, and the most common ones, acoustic neuromas, are benign.

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How Domestic Animals Become Distinct Breeds

What makes an animal a purebred of a certain breed? Is it the pedigree? Is it the way members of one breed are all similar? Or is “purebred” something else?

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The Native Dogs of Canada

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

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