PACIFICA, Calif. — The annual World Dog Surfing Championships took place in Pacifica, California, with hundreds of spectators cheering on the canine competitors. The event, now in its 10th year, included a pet adoption event and fundraising for local animal charities.
Competition Details
Dogs of all sizes, from small spaniels to large labs, were judged on factors such as how long they could stay on their board, the size of the wave, and their confidence. The dogs, sporting colorful life vests, stood ready on their surfboards and were assisted by human participants who spotted the best wave to carry the board to the beach.
Sophia Sadlowski, of Huntington Beach, California, first put her Miniature Pinscher, Rusty, on her surfboard to capture fun photos when he was just a puppy. Rusty has been surfing since he was four months old and has competed in several events, including the World Dog Surfing Championships.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
