San Francisco organises annual World Dog Surfing Championships
Over the weekend, crowds of thousands of people descended on the beach to watch the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California.
All breeds of dogs, dressed in wetsuits and goggles, lined up to catch some waves at Linda Mar State Beach outside of San Francisco, where pups competed in seven surfing categories, reports Yahoo.
The canine contestants are separated by small, medium, large and extra large while there were also winners for best tandem human-dog surf and best dog-dog ride. Additionally, there is also a fetching contest for dogs that prefer land activities.
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The digs were also judged on the length of the ride and the dog's style.
After catching some waves, the chic canines competed for best beach fashion and best costume.
Later in the day, chic canines competed for best beach fashion and best costume.
This year, the main aim was to raise money for local animal welfare groups like the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and Rocket Dog Rescue. However, according to Yahoo reports, several environmental and surfing nonprofits also benefited from the fundraiser.
Attendees were also given the opportunity to adopt during the event.
Kevin Reed, the author of the 2004 book "The Dog's Guide to Surfing," is credited with the sports' invention which was first organised near San Diego in 2006, reveals the championship's website.
