Photos: Puppies hang four at California's surf dog competition
The Surf City Surf Dog competition is held every year in Huntington Beach, California. It was founded in 2009.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
It costs dog owners $45 to enter the competition. Dogs run different heats depending on size, from small dogs to extra-large dogs.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
All dogs who are registered receive a participation medal and winners get an award. The first place winner also gets a merchandise award.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
The weekend includes other dog-related events including a "Dog is Beachin'" fashion show and a Canine Costume Contest.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
Five dogs ride on the same surfboard, attempting to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records in the process.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
The dogs were not able to stay on for the required ten seconds.Cindy Yamanaka/The Associated Press
The event partners with several charities including the Southern California Bulldog Rescue and the Orange County Humane Society.Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Ten dollars from the entry fee is directed to one of the associated charities.Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Boxer dog Hanzo Felland rides a wave.Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Owners are also encouraged to raise money for charities through pledges and sponsorships.Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Aside from the surfing atmosphere, Huntington Beach was also declared "DogTown USA" by Dog Fancy Magazine.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images