A group of talented canine surfers caught waves with their human partners in Huntington Beach Friday.
The Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenges & Surf Dog Competition is set to highlight some of the most athletic dogs in a number of contests.A group of talented canine surfers caught waves with their human partners in Huntington Beach Friday as part of the annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenges & Surf Dog Competition.
Dogs of all sages, shapes, sizes and breeds came out to complete on the first day of the contest, according to Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, a senior veterinarian for Nestle’ Purina PetCare.Many of the canine surfers typically learn to enjoy the sport through their human best friends with surfing backgrounds.Steve Drottar, who is a self-described lifetime surfer, said he’s been surfing with his pal Rosie, a golden Labrador, since she was 7 months old.
“Rosie and I surf together about four times a week. It's awesome,” Drottar said. “She’s a great noserider. Always up on the end of the board.”Kentucky Gallahue and his best friend Derby are also regulars at the annual event. The human surfer said the surfing competition is one of their favorite events as the pair showed off their matching blue mohawks.Following Friday’s surfing competition, other canine athletes were set to compete in agility, flying disc and fetch contests Saturday.
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