Photos: Surfing dogs
Dogs around the world from Brazil to New Zealand have taken up surfing and many seem to enjoy it.
Brazil Surfer Dogs
Cecilia Canetti practices yoga on a stand-up paddle board as her dog Polo accompanies her off Barra de Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Canetti is training her dog to accompany her as she stand-up paddle surfs, along with other paddle surfing dog owners preparing for an upcoming competition of paddle surfers who compete with their dogs. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil Surfer Dogs
Bia Leal and her dog Ozzy paddle board off Barra de Tijuca beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan.16, 2014. Leal is training her dog to accompany her as she stand-up paddle surfs, along with other paddle surfing dog owners preparing for an upcoming competition of paddle surfers who compete with their dogs. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil Surfer Dogs
A woman and her dog paddle board off Barra de Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Paddle boarders are training for an upcoming competition of stand-up paddle surfers who compete with their dogs. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil Surfer Dogs
People train their dogs to accompany them as they stand-up paddle board off Barra de Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. The surfers are training for an upcoming competition of paddle surfers who compete with their dogs. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil Surfer Dogs
Selva jumps from a paddle board off Barra de Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Selva is being trained by her owner to accompany her as she stand-up paddle surfs, along with other paddle surfing dog owners preparing for an upcoming competition of paddle surfers who compete with their dogs. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil Surfer Dogs
Daniella Costa watches her dog Lily ride a wave on a paddle board off Barra de Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Costa is training her dog to accompany her as she stand-up paddle surfs, along with other paddle surfing dog owners preparing for an upcoming competition of paddle surfers who compete with their dogs. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil Surfer Dogs
A dog named Jack stands at the front of a paddle board as his owner trains off Barra de Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Jack is being trained by his owner to accompany her as she stand-up paddle surfs, along with other paddle surfing dog owners preparing for an upcoming competition of paddle surfers who compete with their dogs. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Surf Dog Ricochet
A golden retriever dog named "Surf Dog Ricochet" tries his skimboard skills at a casting call in Los Angeles Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. The selected dogs will be part of the "Havin' a Splash" float in the 122nd Tournament of the Roses Parade. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Surf Dog Ricochet
A golden retriever dog named "Surf Dog Ricochet" tries his skimboard skills at a casting call in Los Angeles Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. The selected dogs will be part of the "Havin' a Splash" float in the 122nd Tournament of the Roses Parade. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Surf City Surf Dog
A dog competes in the Surf City Surf Dog Weekend, at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Some 40 surfing dogs in four weight classifications participated in the competition. (AP Phfoto/Reed Saxon)
Surf City Surf Dog
A dog competes in the Surf City Surf Dog Weekend, at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Some 40 surfing dogs in four weight classifications participated in the competition. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Surf City Surf Dog
Six dogs, some obscured, attempt to establish a world record for most dogs surfing on one board at the Surf City Surf Dog Weekend, at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 Some 40 surfing dogs in four weight classifications participated in the competition. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Surf City Surf Dog
Alha attire is in fashion at the Surf City Surf Dog Weekend, at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Some 40 surfing dogs in four weight classifications participated in the competition. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Surfing dogs
Del Mar, CA (Sept. 25, 2011) - Ventura-based surf dog Buddy rides a wave to take home top honors in the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon presented by Eukanuba. The event raised more than $100,000 for the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Photo by Michael Schrager. (PRNewsFoto/Helen Woodward Animal Center)
Monaco Christmas
A man dressed as a dog and a boy surf in Monaco, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, durng the traditional Christmas bath.(AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
Dog Surfing
Jedi, a two-year-old Australian Kelpie, wipes out while surfing in the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition Friday, June 8, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Dog Surfing
Deb Spoonhour, right, carries Kona, a six-year-old German Shepherd mix, as Stan Tunney, second from left, carries a surfboard during the finals for the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition Friday, June 8, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Dog Surfing
Mickey, a Pomeranian, stands on a surfboard during the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition Friday, June 8, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Dog Surfing
Hanzo, a three-year-old Boxer begins a wipeout while surfing in the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition Friday, June 8, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Dog Surfing
Kona, a six-year-old German Shepherd mix, wipes out while surfing in the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition Friday, June 8, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Dog Surfing
King, a nine-year-old golden retriever surfs a wave in front of another surfer while surfing in the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition Friday, June 8, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Pets Dog Beaches
FILE - This June 8, 2012 file photo shows King, a nine-year-old golden retriever rides a wave while surfing in the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition in San Diego. There are about 95,000 miles of shoreline around the United States and among the most treasured by dog lovers are those where you can unleash the beast. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, file)
Surfing dogs
Celebrity SurFUR and top fundraising dog Ricochet rides tandem with a surfing goat at Helen Woodward Animal Center's Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, sponsored by Blue Buffalo. (PRNewsFoto/Helen Woodward Animal Center)
Teevan McManus
Teevan McManus pushes Kobe into a wave on a surfboard during practice for the First Annual Surf Dog Small Wave Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006. Over 30 dogs and their owners competed. The dogs were judged on style, poise and length of ride. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Scott Chandler, Tyler, Zoe
Scott Chandler holds his daughter Tyler, 7, as his dog Zoe balances on the front of his surfboard during practice for the First Annual Surf Dog Small Wave Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006. Over 30 dogs and their owners competed. The dogs were judged on style, poise and length of ride. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Charlie Boy, Morena
Charlie Boy rides a wave backwards on his surfboard as Morena, background, waits for a wave during practice for the First Annual Surf Dog Small Wave Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006. Over 30 dogs and their owners competed. The dogs were judged on style, poise and length of ride. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Surf Dog Contest
Bandit the Biker Dog gets a long ride during his heat in the solo division at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had more than 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Scott Chandler, Tyler Chandler, Zoey
Scott Chandler holds his daughter Tyler Chandler, 8, up in a hand stand as his dog Zoey balances on the nose of the board during their heat in the tandem division at the 2nd Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had over 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Scott Chandler, Tyler Chandler, Zoey
Scott Chandler hoists his daughter Tyler Chandler, 8, up onto his shoulders as his dog Zoey balances on the nose of the board during their heat in the tandem division at the 2nd Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had over 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Mike Argo, Liz Argo, Schatz
Mike Argo, center, and his daughter Liz Argo, left, push their dog 'Schatz' into a wave during their heat in the solo division at the 2nd Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had over 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Barbara Ayers, OB Dude
Barbara Ayers flashes a 'Shaka' as her dog O.B. Dude balances on the board during their heat in the tandem division at the 2nd annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had over 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Zoey
'Zoey' balances on the nose of his owner's board during their heat in the tandem division at the 2nd Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had over 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Surf Dog Contest
R.J., left, and Bandit the Biker Dog catch a wave together during a practice session at the 2nd Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had more than 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Surf Dog Contest
Bandit the Biker Dog gets a long ride during his heat in the solo division at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. The annual charity event had more than 40 entries and featured two divisions for surfing dogs and their owners. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
RJ Jack
Spectators watch as RJ Jack rides a wave on a surfboard during the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Saturday, June 20, 2009. More than 50 dogs and owners take part in the annual dog surfing competition. Dogs are judged on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Surfing dogs
Kia, a russell terrier, rides a wave wearing a wig on a surfboard during the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Saturday, June 20, 2009. More than 50 dogs and owners took part in the annual dog surfing competition. Dogs are judged on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Surfing dogs
Kia, a russell terrier, waits on her surfboard before her turn at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Saturday, June 20, 2009. More than 50 dogs and owners took part in the annual dog surfing competition. Dogs are judged on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Scott Chandler
Professional surfer Scott Chandler pushes a surfboard with four dogs on it into a wave during the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Saturday, June 20, 2009. More than 50 dogs and owners took part in the annual dog surfing competition. Dogs are judged on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Surf Dog Competition
Dozer, a bulldog, catches a wave on the outside during the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Saturday, June 20, 2009. More than 50 dogs and owners took part in the annual dog surfing competition. Dogs are judged on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Surf Dog Competition
TJ, a cocker spaniel, waits in a beach chair before her heat at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition held in Imperial Beach, Calif. Saturday, June 20, 2009. More than 50 dogs and owners took part in the annual dog surfing competition. Dogs are judged on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Patrick Ivison; Ricochet
In this Oct. 6, 2009 file photo, Patrick Ivison, 15, and Ricochet, a golden retriever surfing partner, cruise toward shore during a surfing session at the Cardiff State Beach in San Diego. Ricochet is one of five winners of the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence, who were announced Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 in New York.(AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
New Zealand Surf Dog
In this photo taken Feb. 24, 2010 made available Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Ralph, a mutt of an undetermined breed, surfs a wave with his owner Geoff Cox on the beach of Mt. Maunganui, near Auckland, New Zealand. The pair started surfing together after Cox found a dog life vest at a local pet shop. (AP Photo/New Zealand Herald, Alan Gibson) ** NEW ZEALAND OUT, FAIRFAX AUSTRALIA OUT **
New Zealand Surf Dog
In this photo taken Feb. 24, 2010 made available Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Ralph, a mutt of an undetermined breed, surfs a wave with his owner Geoff Cox on the beach of Mt. Maunganui, near Auckland, New Zealand. The pair started surfing together after Cox found a dog life vest at a local pet shop. (AP Photo/New Zealand Herald, Alan Gibson) ** NEW ZEALAND OUT, FAIRFAX AUSTRALIA OUT **