With contributions from companies such as Pentair Aquatic Systems and Raypak, a pet organization devised a float for surfing dogs -- and a mobile wave pool to audition them.
Lucy Pet Founder Joey Herrick commissioned what likely is the first mobile wave machine to audition pets for the Rose Parade float.
The mobile wave machine traveled from San Francisco to Manhattan, with stops in between including San Diego, Houston and Lake Jackson, Texas, to find the right team of nine canines.
The final team of surfing dogs included veteran Sully, who surfed in the 2012 Rose Parade, and newcomer Coppertone, the dachshund.
Sometimes two boards ran at the same time.
The team included several canine varieties. Here is Jack, a labrador retriever.
The longest single-chassis parade float rides down Pasadena's Colorado Blvd. Taking the corners could prove challenging.