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Surfing Dogs Brave 'Ruff' Waves In World Championships

Canines from around the globe flocked to Northern California for this year's World Dog Surfing Championships. Adorableness ensued.

Coconut catches a wave.
(AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

Every dog has its day, and for some particularly radical pooches, it came on Saturday, Aug. 2, when the annual World Dog Surfing Championships took place near San Francisco.

Thousands of human spectators gathered on Pacifica State Beach to watch the cool canines ride the waves solo, in pairs, or with the company of a human. The dogs were judged based on balance, time on their boards and any tricks they performed.

Check out these amazing photos from the event.

Jeff Nieboer pushes Charlie Surfs Up through the breakers.
(AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Steve Drottar helps Rosie catch a wave.
(AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Cacau of Brazil, who won the coveted "Top Dog" overall award, catches a wave.
(AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

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