The sun shone on Noosa Main Beach last Saturday afternoon as 14 teams of talented surfing dogs and their humans manoeuvred their way through an excited crowd of spectators at low tide for the 2025 VetShopAustralia Surfing Dog Championships.
Competitors in the much-loved event of the Noosa Festival of Surfing were vying for the coveted Best Wave Award and just having a great time thrilling the crowd with their impressive tricks and enjoying the perfect dog waves at First Point.
This year’s winners were red cattle dog Bear and his 16-year-old owner Isaac. Team Bear first entered the competition in 2023, bringing his natural ability to the team. Before hitting the waves the versatile Bear hones his balance and coordination on a skateboard.
The event met VetShopAustralia lead veterinarian Dr Mark Perissinotto’s expectations to be one of the most exciting championships yet, celebrating the incredible bond between dogs and their owners while raising awareness about pet health and well-being.
Returning crowd favourites in the competition included Bu the Staffy, last year’s Best Wave Award winner, Duke the Basset Hound, and Poppy the Groodle.
Newcomers this year included Team Rusty, traveling from NSW, and local talents Team Sunny, Team Basil, and Team Veuve, who made their mark on the surf.
Proudly presented by VetShopAustralia in partnership with Simparica Trio, this event highlights the importance of keeping adventurous dogs protected from fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms.
