2011 Surf City Surf Dog competition

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A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

The front dog of a multiple-dog surfing attempt jumps off during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

A dog swims to shore after falling off his board during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

A dog rides a wave while sitting backwards during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

A dog looks up at her owner in the crowd at the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

Three dogs ride on one surfboard during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

A dog shakes his head before heading into the water to compete in his heat during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

A dog rides a wave during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.

An owner carries his dog to the water for his next run during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach in California on September 25, 2011.