canicross
Appearance
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Blend of canine + cross-country.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]canicross (uncountable)
- The sport of cross-country running with dogs that are harnessed to the runner's belt by a cord.
- 2014, Guillaume de Lavigne, THE DRAFT DOG, past and present, Lulu.com, →ISBN, page 163:
- 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, especially in the UK.