Surfing canines carve the waves in Huntington Beach for Incredible Dog Challenge

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Sully, an English bulldog, left, and Surf Gidget the pug compete in the small dog finals during the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge at Huntington State Beach on Friday, June 9.

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

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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 )

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

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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 )

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

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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 )

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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 )

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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 )

By Daily Pilot staff

June 9, 2017 3:40 PM PT

Yes, those were dogs surfing off Huntington Beach on Friday morning.

They and fellow canine athletes demonstrated their agility, style and showmanship at Huntington State Beach as part of the Western Regionals of the Incredible Dog Challenge.

Aside from the surfing, the annual competition features diving, hurdle racing, flying disc catching and more.

The festivities will continue from 11:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

For the full schedule and more information, visit puri.na/2s1K85Z.

benjamin.brazil@latimes.com

Twitter:@benbrazilpilot

Surfing canines carve the waves in Huntington Beach for Incredible Dog Challenge

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