Faith, an American Pitbull Terrier, rides a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Surfing dogs showed up to ride the ruff waves in Huntington Beach on Friday, June 21; the canine competition showing off the pups’ stellar wave-riding skills.
The 27th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge and Surf Dog Competition continues Saturday. The two-day event tests the best in the west for a chance at the national finals later this fall in St. Louis.
Carson, a terrier mix, leaps off a surfboard during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Charlie, a Labrador Retriever, rides a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Doug Crittchet kisses Marlee after she competed in dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Charlie, a Labrador Retriever, fights for his board during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Rusty, a red Miniature Pinscher, rides a surfboard during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kentucky Gallahue keeps an eye on his dog, Derby, a Goldendoodle, as he rides a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Delilah, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, concentrates as she rides her board during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Petey, a West Highland Terrier, ride his board during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Faith, an American Pitbull Terrier, rides a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
James Wall carries his dog, Faith, an American Pitbull Terrier, after they competed in dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Carson, a terrier mix, leaps off a surfboard during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Iza, a French bulldog, leaps from her board during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Faith, an American Pitbull Terrier, rides a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Derby, a Goldendoodle, rides a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Faith, an American Pitbull Terrier, rides a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
James Wall helps his dog, Faith, an American Pitbull Terrier, over a wave during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sophia Sadlowski, of Westminster, kisses Rusty, a red Miniature Pinscher, after he competed in dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Carson, a terrier mix, rides a surfboard during dog surfing at the Purina Pup Challenge at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
While surfing dogs at Huntington State Beach kicked off the competition, several other qualifier events were held such as the Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc and a Fetch It competition that will continue on Saturday.
Other popular events include dog diving – where dogs take a running leap off a 50-foot dock into a 20,000-gallon pool of water – and agility competitions.
The sporting event is free for the public to watch and cheer on the pups. The competitions happen at Pacific Coast Highway and Newland Street.
