Cute Pups Show Off Skills at Surf City Surf Dog Contest in California

More than 500 dogs of various breeds and sizes participated in the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog competition.

Some of the participants came from abroad, from countries like the UK, Brazil and Canada.

The judges' decisions depended on the size of the wave, difficulty of the surf and riding an open face wave as opposed to a whitewater wave in several categories.

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A surfer rides a wave with surf dog Giselle during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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Surfing dogs stay on their boards as waves crash during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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A big wave approaches a surf dog and paddle surfer on their board during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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Surfer Ryan Thor poses with his surf dog Prince Dudeman during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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Surf dog Skyler keeps balance on the board during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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Surf dog Skyler and surfer Homer Henard catch a wave during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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Surf dog Maya carries her board as contestants rush to the water during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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Surfing dogs catch a wave during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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A surf dog comes out of a wave during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.

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A surfing dog leaps off the board during the 10th annual Surf City Surf Dog contest in Huntington Beach, California on September 29, 2018.