Dictionary Definition
carting n : the work of carting [syn: cartage]
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English
Verb
carting- present participle of cart
Extensive Definition
- For the motor sport, see Kart racing.
Carting is the dog sport or
activity of carting, in which a dog (usually a large breed) pulls a
cart filled with supplies, such as farm goods or firewood, but sometimes pulling
people. Carting as a sport is also known as dryland mushing and is practiced all
around the world, often to keep winter sled dogs in
competition form during the off-season.
Sulky driving
A variety of carting is sulky driving, where a dog or dogs pulls a two-wheeled cart (sulky) with a person riding in the sulky. This sport offers both exercise and discipline opportunities for energetic breeds. Many working breeds are happier when given a job or task, and carting / sulky driving can be a rewarding hobby for both dog and owner.Dogs from 15 kg body weight and upwards are able
to pull an adult and a sulky comfortably. The general rule is that
the total load (sulky and driver) should not exceed three times the
weight of the dog doing the pulling. If, for example, the sulky and
driver totaled 150 kg, then the weight of the dog pulling would
need to be at least 50 kg. Smaller dogs may be used as long as the
cart is of a type which can handle multiple dog draft, and the
combined weight of the dogs pulling is at least one third of the
load being pulled.