Photo Gallery: The Purina Incredible Dog Challenge

Derby California competes in a large dog heat during the surfing competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday.

Daniel Sloppye watches as his dog Teddy competes in a heat in the surfing competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )

Alecia Nelson kisses Surf Gidget the pug during the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.

Kim Murphy kisses Haole, a 9-year-old yellow lab, after he competed in a heat in the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )

Surf Gidget the pug competes in the small dog finals during the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.

Ron Davis prepares his dog Sully for the finals of the small dog surf competition during the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )

Kentucky Gallage and his dog Derby California wait for their turn to surf during the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )

Daniel Sloppye gives dog Teddy some love during the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )