Photos: Canines show off skills at annual dog surfing competition at Californian Beach

America is known for its crazy competitions, and the annual Surf City Surf Dog event on Huntington Beach, California, is definitely one of them — a totally rad get-together for the world's top surfing dogs.

The canine competitors each have 12 minutes to prove their surfing skills. They're allowed to ride five waves and are closely observed by the judges. It's not just about their technique — the pups also get points for style.

The surf dogs have to convince the jury in different categories. They're judged on their time on the surfboard but also on the difficulty of the wave.

Different dogs compete in the competition. From pugs to labradors and bulldogs, large to small, they can all take part as long as they have the talent and know how to enjoy themselves.

The competition in California attracts a great many spectators, among them many four-footed friends who watch with their owners from the beach.

The West Coast is known for its big waves. The vast ocean doesn't intimidate the contestants, who appear to feel as relaxed in the water as their human counterparts.