Top Surfing Dogs Catch Waves at California Beach
- Marlee, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, competed in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge surfing competition in Huntington Beach, California, on June 20, 2025.
- Carson, an eleven-year-old terrier, also caught a wave during the same competition in Huntington Beach, California.
- The competition featured dogs aged 2 to 13, including various breeds like Corgis and Labradors, showcasing their surfing skills to cheering spectators.
- Petey, a West Highland Terrier, won first place for Small Dogs at the competition, as reported on June 20, 2025.
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Huntington Beach hosts high-energy canine athletes in annual Purina dog challenge
Huntington Beach hosted one of the most adorable and action-packed competitions of the year on Friday and Saturday: the 28th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. This lively event brings together some of the most talented dogs in the country to compete in surfing, diving, catching and jumping through hoops, all in pursuit of a spot on the winner’s stage. The event serves as the western regional qualifier, where the top-performing dog…
In photos: Top surfing dogs catch the waves in the US
Dogs ranging from 2 to 13 years old — Corgis, Dalmatians, Pit Bulls, Labradors and more — showed off their skills riding waves, drawing cheers from beachside spectators as they aimed to “hang ten” and secure a spot in K9 surfing history.
At the »Incredible Dog Challenge« in California, dogs compete while surfing. This year, the performance of a deaf four-legged dog touched the spectators in particular.

Photos of top surfing dogs catching waves at Huntington Beach
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Fans flocked to Huntington Beach on Friday to watch top canine athletes compete in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge surf contest. Dogs ranging from 2 to 13 years old — Corgis, Dalmatians, Pit…
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