Yes, we're currently in the dog days of summer. What better way to honor this time of year than watching a bunch of dogs who are way cooler than you, surfing up a storm?

According to Discovery News, dogs who are healthy and have a natural affinity for the water, really do enjoy surfing. That's good news since apparently surfing with dogs has become a bit of a fad the world over. There are also several annual competitions, many of which raise money for organizations like the ASPCA.

Check out these clips of dogs "hanging 20" below and keep an eye out for our favorite, the board thief. He takes this competition very seriously.

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  • Clark Catches Some Waves

    His dad might be right. He does seem to be smiling.

  • A Bunch Of Dogs Surfing

    Do you really need any more info than that?

  • Brave Dogs, Backwards Dogs, America

    This annual competition raises money for animal welfare organizations.

  • Board Thief

    This dog will do anything to win.

  • Lani

    All this dog has to do is sit there and relax.

  • Two Dogs Side By Side

    The only thing better than surfing is surfing with your best friend.

  • Backwards Dog

    Hey, where'd you go?

  • Four Dogs At Once

    Teamwork always wins.

  • Pudge the Bulldog

    He's got this locked down.

  • Bulldog Goes Rolling

    DAWWW...

  • Golden Retriever Catching Waves

    He sticks the landing.

  • Wipeout

    He gets knocked down, but he gets up again.

  • On-Board Camera

    You can see all of this dog's emotions.

  • Keep It Cool

    So bulldogs are the undisputed surfing champs, apparently.

  • Poodle Surfing

    All the drama of a dog on a board on the water, without all that messy sand.

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