weight pulling
dog sport
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Weight pulling is a dog sport where dogs compete to pull a loaded cart or sled across a short course. This strength-measuring competition is often held on surfaces like gravel, grass, carpet, or snow. While some animal rights organizations have raised concerns about these events, they are designed to test a dog's pulling power and endurance. Certain breeds, particularly those with muscular builds like sled dogs and American Bullies, are well-suited for this sport.1
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