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Faith, a pitbull turns his board around while surfing in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.
Faith, a pitbull turns her board around while surfing in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon which benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
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The world’s top surfing dogs took to the water in individual and freestyle peeps and pups divisions in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

By K.C. Alfred
San Diego Union-Tribune
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The world’s top surfing dogs took to the water in individual and freestyle peeps and pups divisions in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon. The event, which benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center, was held at Del Mar Dog Beach on Sunday.

Steve Drottar and his labrador retriever Rippin' Rosie surf in the in the 18th annual Surf Dog S
Steve Drottar and his labrador retriever Rippin’ Rosie surf in the in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon which benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
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Willow heads out to surf in the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.
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Rusty heads out to surf in the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar.
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Dogs head out to surf in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon which benefits the Helen
Dogs head out to surf in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon which benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center at Del Mar Dog Beach.
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Kentucky Gallahue and his dog Derby sport matching mohawks and glasses before surfing.
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Maddie Stanton and River surf in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.
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Guinness, an english bulldog, surfs in the large dog division at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.
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Participates head out to surf in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon which benefits the Helen
Participates head out to surf in the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon which benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center at Del Mar Dog Beach on Sunday.
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Ryan Rustan and Sugar surf in the peeps and pups division.
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Derby surfs during the 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.
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K.C. Alfred

K.C. Alfred has been a staff photographer at the Union-Tribune since 2001. Prior to the U-T, K.C. was a staff photographer at the Ventura County Star. His photographs have been published in newspapers and magazines worldwide. During his career, he has photographed four Olympic Games, along with countless NFL, MLB, PGA and NCAA sporting events.