Top surfing dogs catch waves at Huntington Beach – in pictures

A photographer takes a shot of Marlee, a Pembroke Welsh corgi, as she barrels through a wave while competing in the annual Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regional competition on Friday.

Petey, a West Highland terrier, barrels his way past lifeguards while taking a wave.

Rosie, a two-and-a-half-year-old Labrador from Santa Cruz, California, takes off on a wave ahead of Charlie, a 10-year-old Lab from San Diego.

James Will carries his dog Faith, a 13-year-old partially blind and deaf American pit bull terrier, after competing Friday in the Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regional competition.

Jeffrey Nieboer, top right, watches as his Labrador retriever Charlie take off on a wave.

Scott Owen watches as his dog Bailey, a four-year-old Dalmatian from Temecula, California, catches a wave.

Petey, a West Highland terrier, takes off on a wave.

Doug Critchett cheers on his corgi Marlee as she competes on Friday at Huntington Beach.

Carson poses with his coach Jill Nakano, left, and his surfboard.

Charlie, a Labrador retriever, pulls his surfboard after competing in the Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regional competition.

Carson, an 11-year-old terrier, catches a wave.

Petey, a West Highland terrier, poses for a photo on his surfboard after taking first place for small dogs at the 28th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals competition.