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No human has ever looked cooler - A small dog shreds a wave in a California Surf-A-Thon.

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Backwards - Now she's just showing off.

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Pooch pair - Flofy and Prince Dudeman, besides having great names, make a great team.

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Soaked - This sopping dog looks like she's seen some things. 

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Big wave, small dog - A dog casually rides what must seem like a tsunami to her.

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Tiny champion - People gather around to congratulate the teeny talent.

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Help! - Most beginner surfers know this feeling well. 

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One hand - The talent out there is wild. 

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Rock the board - The banana split trio falls apart.

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Abort! - A dog abandons his surfboard in a fantastic action shot. 

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Downward dogs - The man learns a thing or two from his co-surfer. 

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Grumpy pup - She's asking herself why she's out here and not chewing on her favorite toy. 

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A triumphant return - Dog surfing competitions draw out big crowds, so the pressure is on. 

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Precarious paws - A dog tries to stay balanced on the tumultuous water. 

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Another day, another wave - This dog is probably wondering if the tutu was really necessary.

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Ready to go - The dog runs in slow motion along the beach, board in tow, ears flapping in the wind. 

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Putting it behind him - There will be other waves.

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Surf spectacle - A dog takes in all the people watching as the board crashes forward. 

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Safety first - A small dog gets suited up for her time to shine.

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Wrong board - Prince Dudeman practices his balance on his owner’s head.

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Stay low - A dog catches quite an impressive wave. 

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Very excited to surf - Surely when this surf dog gets in the water, that frown is turned upside down. 

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A wave expert - This surf dog pro looks like a natural.

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Rolls and rips - Brandy the Pug catches a nice wave, proving any body type can surf.

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Tongues out - It's probably a balancing strategy. 

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Little legs are no problem - JoJo the Corgi rides in style with her low center of gravity. 

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Fin’s out - Little Einstein is color-coordinated and ready to go.

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Multitasking - A dog catches a frisbee while riding the nose of a board. 

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The look of success - Cherie, a French Bulldog, looks pretty in pink as she returns to the beach. 

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Taking it easy - The man and his dog look like they're taking a casual stroll.

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Derby California catches a wave - The blue Mohawk is a nice touch. 

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Relaxing - A mellow dog catches a wave lying down.

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Surfer bros - Kentucky Gallahue checks out the wave with his dog Derby California.

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Wipe out - A man grabs his pup as the wave crests, readying her for the fall.

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Who's the boss? - A dog leaves a slow human behind and rides down a wave.

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Waiting for the right wave - And perhaps contemplating why he's doing this again…

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Better together - A dog looks on nervously as her teammate ducks down behind. 

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Chased by a wave - The dog makes it back to shore in a race against Mother Nature. 

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Who's the better surfer? - A dog keeps the board steady while his owner struggles to stay on. 

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More capable than most humans - This confident canine rides a wave like it owns it.

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Cheerleaders - A swimmer cheers as a dog catches a wave.

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Bonding time - Australian dog trainer and former surfing champion Chris de Aboitiz rides a wave with his dogs off Sydney's Palm Beach.

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Those who surf together, stay together - Aboitiz uses the discipline of surfing as a way of teaching owners to build healthy relationships with dogs.

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Better together - What would you do if you saw these two pups join you on a wave? 

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Safety crew - An owner grabs his dog as a big wave hits.

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That face when... - You get a mouthful of salt water.

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Oh no - The panic in this dog's eyes is palpable.

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Caught on camera - This dog is all smiles for the camera as he catches a wave.

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Shake it off - A dog shakes dry after collecting its participant medal for surfing in the Surf City Surf Dog Contest.

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No hands! - A dog takes a wave on two legs.

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Side by side - These cuties should get a medal just for warming people's hearts.

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Some surf talk - Sharing some tips while waiting for the next wave.

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Gaining speed - An Australian Kelpie named Abbie catches a wave as she competes in the middle-size dog category at Petco Unleashed surfing dog contest.

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Holding on - The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Torrey grips the board for dear life. 

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Surfer dude attire - He's the only one who remembered his swimming trunks.

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Those wee legs - Surfer dog Joey looks like he's really enjoying himself. 

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Riding the nose - A dog named Rama surfs a wave in Australia, giving a new meaning to "nose ride."

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Ruh roh - A wall of water approaches this pooch’s face,

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Dripping in joy -

Ah, that wet dog smell.

See also: The world's ugliest but coolest dogs

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