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Surf dogs rule the waves at Huntington Beach contest

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Ryan Rustan of Huntington Beach carries Sugar the Surfing Dog, a 6-year-old Collie mix rescue, as they compete in a Stormblade Shredders heat during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23.  (Kevin Chang/ Staff Photographer)
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Sugar the Surfing Dog rides a wave as owner Ryan Rustan of Huntington Beach looks on in a Stormblade Shredders heat during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23.  (Kevin Chang/ Staff Photographer)
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Abbie, an Australian Kelpie rescue, gets a massage from owner Michael Uy, before competing during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23.  (Kevin Chang/ Staff Photographer)
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Supports for George the Bulldog of Fullerton cheer him on from the beach as he competes in a KCAL 9 X-Large Dog heat during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23.  (Kevin Chang/ Staff Photographer)
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George the Bulldog of Fullerton, with owner Marcus Singel, left, and Matt Knepper, top, competes in a KCAL 9 X-Large Dog heat during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23.  (Kevin Chang/ Staff Photographer)
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Abbie, an Australian Kelpie rescue, rides a wave as she competes in a Stormblade Shredders heat the during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23.  (Kevin Chang/ Staff Photographer)
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Derby, front, and Teddy catch a wave as they compete in a Residence at Pacfic City Tandem heat during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23.  (Kevin Chang/ Staff Photographer)
By Daily Pilot staff
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Dogs from all over the world hit the waves Saturday in Huntington Beach for the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition.

The four-legged contenders, sporting life jackets, had 12 minutes each to showcase their best Kelly Slater impression at Huntington Dog Beach before being judged on confidence level, length of ride and wave-riding ability.

The event also featured pet adoptions, vendor booths and dog play zones.

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