September 15, 2009

Surfing Dogs

At the Dog Surf-a-Thon at Del Mar’s Dog Beach. The competitors would be pushed out on their surfboards to the breaking waves, and then catching the break the dogs would surf back to the beach. Surfing style varied: some in  classic crouch, some surfing backwards, some sitting, some lying on their boards. There were Yorkies, Bulldogs, Jack Russells, Pugs, Spaniels, French Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Golden Retrievers, German Shorthairs, Labs, and a melange of mixed breeds. Look for the Jack Russell in the orange vest — Buddy — whom you have probably seen on YouTube. Definitely a champ. Also note the two Goldens surfing together on one board.

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