Photos: Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach

A dog bails off his board while riding a wave during the Surf City Surf Dog competition’s small dog category Sunday at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach.

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Sept. 25, 2016 8:14 PM PT

Sporting a blue mohawk and sunglasses, Derby heads to shore after being hit by a large wave on his surfboard at the Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

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A dog rides a big wave during the Surf City Surf Dog competition at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach.

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Sully chews on his surfboard after surfing big waves in the Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

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Athena, a 2-year-old border collie, rides a wave during the Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

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A dog finishes riding a wave as a Huntington Beach city junior lifeguard grabs him at the Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

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Prince Dudeman, of Nickelodeon’s “Mr. Shades,” sits atop Ryan Thor of Culver City after surfing in the Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

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