Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition Explained
The Loews Coronado Bay Resort surf dog competition is an annual event held yearly since 2006 in Imperial Beach, California.[1] [2] In 2014, the name of the event was changed to Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition.
The event is part of an emerging trend of dog surfing contests, especially popular in Southern California, and is run as a fundraiser for animal-related charities.[3]
Dogs compete in ten-minute heats, in which they attempt to catch several waves.[4] There are categories for small, medium, and large dogs. Judging is based on confidence, ability, length of ride, and dog fashion,[5] which can include dog wetsuits and sunglasses.[6]
See also
External links
- blogspot - competition blog (appears official)
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150501182026/http://unleashedby.petco.com/surfdog
Notes and References
- News: The Times. Dogs bone up on surfing skills in run-up to annual competition. May 22, 2010.
- News: San Diego Union Tribune. Canine kahunas shred the surf to be top dog. Kristina. Davis. June 29, 2008.
- News: Surfing season goes to the dogs. ABC News. May 22, 2010. Reuters.
- News: 7th annual dog surfing competition held in California . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103044459/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/pets/9337072/7th-annual-dog-surfing-competition-held-in-California.html . dead . November 3, 2012 . The Telegraph . June 17, 2012 .
- News: The Telegraph. Dogs take to the waves for Californian surfing competition. https://web.archive.org/web/20110608015538/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/pets/8557722/Dogs-take-to-the-waves-for-Californian-surfing-competition.html. dead. June 8, 2011. June 5, 2011.
- News: The Mirror. Dogs Hit the Waves in San Diego. June 5, 2011.
