Woofs and waves: Ridiculously cute photos of surfing dogs

It's also nice to know that at any given time there is likely a pooch catching a wave on some salty corner of the Earth, and maybe one day you'll get to witness the spectacle of the World Dog Surfing Championships yourself. But, for now, enjoy these hilariously cute photos of surf dogs catching some gnarly waves.

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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.

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