In Cape Breton most people say "coy-oat" but a few say "coy-oat-ee."
About 30 or so years ago there were none here but they are quite plentiful now. They are much bigger than the prairie species because they have cross bred with wolves on their way east. They also will hunt in packs like the wolf and are about the size of a German Shepherd. They live mostly on rabbits and partridge and sometimes deer but domestic cats are considered a treat as well as sheep. They are not very welcome but seem to have come to stay.