Furry Surfers Dominate the Waves in Spain's Dog Surfing Contest

Dozens of dogs and their human companions participated in Europe's annual dog surfing championship in northern Spain. Highlights included Weimaraners Baloo and Ghost, who surfed with their owner, 13-time bodysurf champion Deva Martin Solar.

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Dogs shred waves in northern Spain surfing contest

Dozens of furry surfers and their human companions hit the beach in northern Spain over the weekend for the annual European dog surfing championship. Baloo and Ghost, a pair of Weimaraners, shredded the waves with their owner, 13-time Spanish bodysurf champion Deva Martin Solar.