Cacau, a chocolate Labrador from Brazil, took home the 'top surf dog' gold medal for herself and her owner, as determined by length of ride, technique, confidence and size or strength of the wave.
Thousands of spectators crowded onto Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica to witness canines catching waves at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships.Thousands of spectators crowded onto Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on Saturday to witness canines catching waves at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships.
A chocolate Labrador Retriever from Brazil, named Cacau, rode on a paddle board with her owner Ivan Moreira. Although the surf conditions were getting rough as the contest progressed, the pair made swift turns on the water to the amazement of the crowd.The annual World Dog Surfing Championships held in Pacifica has been saved through donations after high costs almost drive it out of business.
Derby California and his owner, Kentucky Gallahue, who wore matching blue mohawks, came up from San Diego to compete. Derby is a 12-year-old Golden Doodle and started surfing at 4 years old.
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