Fifth annual Surf City surf dog competition in California
A surf dog feels the puppy love from nearby handlers, assistants and pup-arazziPhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPAThis surf dog looks calm and composed riding the cruft of a wavePhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPALouie, an old English bulldog, feels paws-itively at home on a surfboard Photograph: Michael Nelson/EPA
This dog appears all bark and no bite, leaping off the surfboard and heading for the beachPhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPAWhat a howler! A wave crashes over a surf dog, and its handlers are only yappy to help Photograph: Michael Nelson/EPASurf dog Joey, a West Highland terrier, keeps himself bone dry with a stroll along the beach Photograph: Michael Nelson/EPAA dog cruises into shore bark-to-frontPhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPASkylar, an Australian shepherd, takes the ruff with the smooth Photograph: Michael Nelson/EPAA dog looking fetch-ing in a yellow wetsuitPhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPAA dog bow-wows out with pride after getting caught in a wavePhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPAA dog tries to kee-pup with the rest of the competitionPhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPA
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