Surfers battle it out for top dog title

And it's no easy ride for the canines - they’re judged by their confidence with four different weight class divisions and a tandem heat.

The fifth annual Surf City dog surfing competition took place in Huntington beach this year.

The dogs were all battling it out on the waves to impress the judges.

It's no easy ride for the canines either, there are four different weight class divisions as well as a tandem heat.

Dogs are judged on duration of ride, confidence of board, and any tricks they could do.

Aside from the peculiarity of it all, the event benefits a number of animal welfare organisations.