POOLE, England (AP) — Dogs and their house owners took to the waves on Sunday for the annual U.Okay. Dog Surfing Championship on the English south coast.
The enjoyable occasion combines paddleboarding, four-legged athletes and enthusiastic house owners for what’s billed as light-hearted competitors.
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Benn Gray and Boo, centre, participate within the Guinness World document try for ‘The fastest 50m on a paddle board by a human/dog pair’ at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Benn Gray and Boo, centre, participate within the Guinness World document try for ‘The fastest 50m on a paddle board by a human/dog pair’ at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Competitors on the Dog Masters Festival, a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Competitors on the Dog Masters Festival, a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Nick Robinson and Leon the Lion compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Nick Robinson and Leon the Lion compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Carl Barnes and Margo rejoice successful thet Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Carl Barnes and Margo rejoice successful thet Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Jo and Tarni compete at Dog Masters Festival, a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Jo and Tarni compete at Dog Masters Festival, a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Matt Jenkins and Gigi compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Matt Jenkins and Gigi compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
People attempt to break the Guinness World Record for probably the most canine on a paddle board at Dog Masters Festival close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
People attempt to break the Guinness World Record for probably the most canine on a paddle board at Dog Masters Festival close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Benn Gray and Boo compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Benn Gray and Boo compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Perdita Lawton and Stella compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Perdita Lawton and Stella compete at Dog Masters Festival a canine on a paddle board contest close to Poole in Dorset, England, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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