LA Times - Dogs are Surfin . . . By Rosemary McClure June 20, 2013, 7:50 a.m. The hot doggers will be out in force Saturday at San Diego County’s Imperial Beach when a canines-only surf competition raises funds for charity. The eighth-annual competition, in a new location adjacent to the pier, is expected to draw up to 40 surf dogs and thousands of spectators. It will benefit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Each competitor will have 10 minutes to catch his or her top two waves and will be scored on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability to “grip it and rip it.” The event, the “2013 Loews Surf Dog Competition- Unleashed by Petco,” is free for spectators and will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tillman, an English bulldog known for his skateboarding skills, will be catching waves and meeting and greeting guests during the event “Getting outside and being active with your dog is the greatest way to strengthen the owner-dog bond," said Michael Uly, whose Australian Kelpie Abbie Girl will compete. "Even if you’re not surfing with us on Saturday, you should come out for some fresh air and sunshine and have a great day on the beach.” Abbie Girl surfs in the small-dog category and has placed first in the division since 2010.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:18:31 +0000
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