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On May 22 in the United States at the Imperial Beach south of San Diego held a national championship surfing dog.




Among the other contenders - Dog Abby, who carefully nudged host Michael th. (Mike Blake / Reuters)



These dogs are surfing almost "professional", perfectly balanced on the waves. Each contestant has 10 minutes trying to keep the waves. Protection of points based on the confidence level, the duration of the session and the ability to stay on the waves as a whole. (GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty Images)



While some of these pets are kept on the board better than people, an accident could occur. Special dog rescue vests and rescuers who are always on the alert, allow the contestants to avoid any damage. (GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty Images)



Dogs trained a lot before the competition. (GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty Images)



This dog made a splash on the beach, despite the fact that at the end of her speech failed. (GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty Images)



This Jack Russell Terrier - a real surfer. He was not afraid of any wave. (GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty Images)



In surfing team performance - one of the keys to success, and to complete this bold competition requires strength and skill. (GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty Images)



Ride the waves and look cute at the same time? No question. Most of these surfing competitions held for a charitable purpose - to raise money for dog shelters. This year, the money went to help cynological separation of the police department. (GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty Images)