The Los Angeles Times revealed a set of photos of an annual competition that has been held for 12 years, in which dogs compete to surf in Huntington Beach, California, USA. The contestants have 12 minutes to ride the waves and are judged based on their level Confidence, ride duration and overall riding ability.
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A competition was held “Surf City” Huntington Beach’s annual surfing event, this week, to showcase the best in dog surfing and other events..
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The “Multi Dog Surf Competition” takes place in Huntington Dog Beach, near Golden West Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
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Dog enjoying surfing
In addition to the world-famous dog sledding competition, the event also included family-friendly activities including pet adoptions, dog play areas, vendor stalls and food trucks.
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Tidal surfing competition
The organizers of the competition indicated that the proceeds will go to non-profit organizations related to dogs, the environment and associations interested in surfing..
The dogs participating in the race were divided based on their weight, and a panel of professional judges assessed each dog’s skill in surfing in the water.