PHOTOS: How about those dogs surfing in Surf City?
Abbie G, left, an Australian kelpie owned by Michael Uy, and Nani, a Bernese mountain dog owned by Peter Noll, won first and second place, respectively, in their category at the Surf City Surf Dog competition. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Abbie G kisses Uy after their victory. Abbie G placed first in the “shredders” category, for dogs that are experienced and comfortable with surfing. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Magneto, owned by Terrie Denman, and Jackson, owned by Jimi Ornelas, leap off their foam surfboards. The contest was held in Huntington Beach to raise money for animal welfare groups. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Dozer, a bulldog owned by Gigi Bagaporo, struts his stuff in the Surf City Surf Dog costume contest. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Professional surfer Jeff Deffenbaugh rides a wave with his dog Abby. In the contest, dogs were judged on their postures while surfing, the size of the waves they caught and how long they rode them. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Even though he didn’t compete, Pomeranian Bobby Gorgeous gives surfing a try. Dog-size life vests and surfboards were available to rent. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Bruno, a bulldog owned by Dave and Vicky Legat, wins second place in the extra-large dog category for surfing . . . (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
. . . and third place in the costume contest for his beach bum outfit. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Abbie G and Uy relax after their triumphant day. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
