A dog rides a wave backwards towards its owner during the Loews Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California June 4, 2011. Thousands of people on Saturday attended the competitive event for dogs and their owners.

Old British bulldogs Louie (R) and Betsy (L) ride a wave together during the Loews Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California June 4, 2011. Thousands of people on Saturday attended the competitive event for dogs and their owners.

An owner celebrates as two dogs ride on one board during the Loews Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California June 4, 2011. Thousands of people on Saturday attended the competitive event for dogs and their owners.

Owners of old British bulldog Louie sit with him before the Loews Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California June 4, 2011. Thousands of people on Saturday attended the competitive event for dogs and their owners.

A dog rides on the nose of his surfboard during the Loews Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California June 4, 2011. Thousands of people on Saturday attended the competitive event for dogs and their owners.

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous waits to compete in his 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A surfer rides a wave with his dog during the Loews Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California June 4, 2011. Thousands of people on Saturday attended the competitive event for dogs and their owners.

An eight-year old Russell Terrier named Kai hangs on to the surfboard as she competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A two-year-old Pug named Bentley rides a wave as he competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

Nick Wilson carries his dog Toast, an Australian Keltie, out to compete in the medium class heat during the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous hangs on to the surfboard as he competes in his 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A Jack Russell hangs 10 on a surfboard as he competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A two-year-old Pug named Bentley rides a wave as he competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

An eight-year old Russell Terrier named Kai hangs on to the surfboard as she competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous jumps off the surfboard as he competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous jumps off the surfboard as he competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.

Defending champion surfing dog Abbie rides a wave during the Loews Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California June 4, 2011. Thousands of people on Saturday attended the competitive event for dogs and their owners.

Owners and their dogs greet one another before competing at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.