World Dog Surfing Championships: In picturesPublished10 August 2022Image source, EPAImage caption, Dogs and their owners headed down to the coastal city of Pacifica near San Francisco in America to compete out on the water.Image source, EPAImage caption, The dogs competed in categories according to their size. Charlie started surfing five years ago at the age of two. He won second place in the 'large to very large' dog group.Image source, EPAImage caption, There were also separate categories for dogs who wanted to compete together like Rusty and Faith.Image source, EPAImage caption, Dogs were judged on multiple factors, including the length of the ride, their technique and their confidence. Skyler looks like a pro!Image source, EPAImage caption, No matter how big or small, all the dogs - like Carson here - wore life jackets in case the sea became "ruff".Image source, EPAImage caption, Carson, Rippin Rosie and Charlie couldn't paw-sibly have looked any more relaxed as the three friends caught a wave!Image source, EPAImage caption, They say that dogs looks like their owners! Derby and his owner Kentucky sported matching blue mohawks and shiny sunglasses as they took to the water!