A crowd of 2000 people were on hand on a cloudy chilly day in Imperial Beach south of San Diego on Saturday, May 22, to watch 60 dogs attempt to out-surf each other at the 5th Annual Loews Surf Dog competition. Each dog had 10 minutes to catch as many waves as possible and the judges scored the top two waves for confidence level, length of ride and overall ability. This years event benefited the San Diego Police Department Canine Unit and the San Diego Police Foundation. The surf was rough and the waves overpowering, but the weather did not stop the intrepid bull dogs, Golden Retrievers, Jack Russell Terriers, Australian Kelpie, and an assortment of canine breeds of all shapes, sizes and colors from hanging 20 and dipping into the chilly waters resplendent with their colorful outfits and doggy surf suits. Even Bobby Gorgeous, a six-year-old Pomeranian, wearing a blue outfit and sunglasses, tackled the waves victoriously despite being the smallest competitor at only 5 pounds, who came with his owner all the way from Hawaii for the event. Thats a tough ride, especially when youre competing against an 85-pound Bernese mountain dog from Carmel Valley named Nani. Some made it all the way to shore, while others crashed and hit the water, with their owners swimming to their rescue. This years winner: Abbie, an Australian kelpie, clinched the 40-pound-and-under division. The large dog category was won by Stanley, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and the third category, which is tandem …
Watch a veterinarian explain how to examine your dog at home. Topics include inspection for fleas and ticks as well as their control. Inspect your Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Boxer, Schnauzer, Irish Setter, Westie Terrier, Corgi, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Poodle, Bichon, Beagle, Shih Tzu, Collie, German Shepherd, Pomeranian, Pug, Whippet, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Bull, Pomeranians, Rottweilers, Golden Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, and Bulldog.
Watch a veterinarian explain how to examine your dog at home. Topics include inspection for fleas and ticks as well as their control. Inspect your Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Boxer, Schnauzer, Irish Setter, Westie Terrier, Corgi, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Poodle, Bichon, Beagle, Shih Tzu, Collie, German Shepherd, Pomeranian, Pug, Whippet, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Bull, Pomeranians, Rottweilers, Golden Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, and Bulldog.
Watch a veterinarian explain how to examine your dog at home. Topics include inspection for fleas and ticks as well as their control. Inspect your Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Boxer, Schnauzer, Irish Setter, Westie Terrier, Corgi, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Poodle, Bichon, Beagle, Shih Tzu, Collie, German Shepherd, Pomeranian, Pug, Whippet, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Bull, Pomeranians, Rottweilers, Golden Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, and Bulldog.
