Photos of top surfing dogs catching waves at Huntington Beach
A photographer takes a shot of Marlee, a Pembroke Welsh corgi, as she barrels through a wave while competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Fans flocked to Huntington Beach on Friday to watch top canine athletes compete in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge surf contest. Dogs ranging from 2 to 13 years old — Corgis, Dalmatians, Pit Bulls, Labradors and more — showed off their skills riding waves, drawing cheers from beachside spectators as they aimed to “hang ten” and secure a spot in K9 surfing history.
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James Will cradles Faith, a 13-year-old partially blind and deaf American pit bull terrier, prior to competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
James Will cradles Faith, a 13-year-old partially blind and deaf American pit bull terrier, prior to competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Eleven-year-old terrier Carson catches a wave during the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Eleven-year-old terrier Carson catches a wave during the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
CORRECTION CARSON DID NOT WIN - Carson poses with his coach Jill Nakano, left, and his surfboard during the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
CORRECTION CARSON DID NOT WIN - Carson poses with his coach Jill Nakano, left, and his surfboard during the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Jeffrey Nieboer, top right, watches as his Labrador retriever Charlie takes off on a wave while competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Jeffrey Nieboer, top right, watches as his Labrador retriever Charlie takes off on a wave while competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Petey, a West Highland Terrier takes off on a wave during the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals Competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Petey, a West Highland Terrier takes off on a wave during the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals Competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Joanne Owen and her 4-year-old Dalmatian Bentley watch as Bentley’s sister Bailey competes in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Joanne Owen and her 4-year-old Dalmatian Bentley watch as Bentley’s sister Bailey competes in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Rosie a 2 1/2 year-old Labrador from Santa Cruz, Calif., takes off on a wave ahead of Charlie, a 10-year-old Lab from San Diego, during the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals Competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Rosie a 2 1/2 year-old Labrador from Santa Cruz, Calif., takes off on a wave ahead of Charlie, a 10-year-old Lab from San Diego, during the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals Competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
James Will carries his dog Faith, a 13-year-old partially blind and deaf American pit bull terrier, after competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
James Will carries his dog Faith, a 13-year-old partially blind and deaf American pit bull terrier, after competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Petey, a West Highland Terrier poses for a photo on his surfboard after taking first place for Small Dogs at the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals Competition in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Petey, a West Highland Terrier poses for a photo on his surfboard after taking first place for Small Dogs at the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals Competition in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Charlie, a Labrador retriever, pulls his surfboard after competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Charlie, a Labrador retriever, pulls his surfboard after competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge western regional surfing competition in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)