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Canicross

A woman canicrossing with two dogs

Canicross is the sport of cross country running with dogs. Originating in Europe as off-season training for the mushing (sledding) community, it has become popular as a stand-alone sport all over Europe,[1] especially in the UK, and the United States.

Canicross can be run with one or two dogs, always attached to the runner. The runner wears a waist belt, the dog a specifically designed harness, and the two are joined by a bungee cord or elastic line[1] that reduces shock to both human and dog when the dog pulls.[2]

Originally canicross dogs were of sledding or spitz types such as the husky or malamute but now all breeds have begun taking part including cross breeds, small terrier breeds to large breeds such as rottweilers and standard poodles. Some breeds are very well suited to not only running and pulling but running at steady pace over a long distance.[3]

A competitor at Paws In The Park canicross event
  1. ^ a b Robertson & Mead (2013), p. 100
  2. ^ Gibeault, Stephanie (February 19, 2020). "How To Get Started In Canicross: Training Your Dog As A Running Buddy". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  3. ^ "What is canicross?". Non-stop dogwear. Retrieved 2023-08-08.

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