Surfing dogs in California

Surfer dog Deagan gets down low while riding a sweet wave Photograph: MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images A quick-thinking competitor jumps clear during a wipe out – surfing parlance for being thrown off one's surfboard Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images A competitor rides out the breaking waves at the end of a run Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Abbie, an Australian Kelpie cross, displays natural poise during her ride Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Surfer dog Hollywood performs a cutback as he rides a wave Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images A competitor prepares to ride during the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images A surf dog hits the beach at the end of a ride Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images A surf dog pulls a three-leg crouch during the competition at Huntington Beach Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images A competitor wipes out in a spectacular fashion Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Deagan climbs back on to the board for another shot at the title Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Abbie, left, drops in on Cali, right, as they share a wave Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images A surf dog adopts the semi-splayed position while riding a wave Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images