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‘Dogs on the Beach’ — photographer documents the explosion of the canine beach culture

  • <p>Johnny, Boston terrier, ready to play, Morro Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Johnny, Boston terrier, ready to play, Morro Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Tom Tom, boxer, Seabright State Beach boardwalk, Santa Cruz, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Lucky, King Charles spaniel, Kiawah Island, S.C. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Derby and Teddy, goldendoodles, Ocean Beach Dog Beach, San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Amos and Lucky, golden retriever and terrier-schnauzer mix, Coronado Dog Beach, Coronado, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Lady and Zane, miniature pinschers, Fort Funston Beach, San Francisco, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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  • <p>Fred, lab, catching a wave at dog surfing school, North Beach, Del Mar, San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Fred, lab, catching a wave at dog surfing school, North Beach, Del Mar, San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Dizzie and Dottie, Chihuahua mixes, Huntington Beach Dog Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Pearl and Shoko, Pekingese, Kiawah Island, S.C. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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  • <p>Lilo, Walle and Eva, French bulldogs, Rosie’s Dog Beach, Long Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Lilo, Walle and Eva, French bulldogs, Rosie’s Dog Beach, Long Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Gidget, pug, surfing champion on her customized surfboard, Ocean Beach, San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

  • <p>Blitz, Buck and Santini, black labs, frolic on a beach in Santa Cruz, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Blitz, Buck and Santini, black labs, frolic on a beach in Santa Cruz, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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  • <p>Mitzy and Wolfy Sue at Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island, S.C., in the fall. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Mitzy and Wolfy Sue at Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island, S.C., in the fall. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

  • <p>Ajax, a Rottweiler; Archer, a dachshund, and Zola, a collie mix, Fort Funston Beach, San Francisco, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Ajax, a Rottweiler; Archer, a dachshund, and Zola, a collie mix, Fort Funston Beach, San Francisco, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Dogs on Arroyo Burro Beach, Santa Barbara, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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  • <p>Murmi and Daisy, Chihuahua puppies, first trip to the beach, Fort de Soto Beach, St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Murmi and Daisy, Chihuahua puppies, first trip to the beach, Fort de Soto Beach, St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

  • <p>Angel, standard poodle, in the autumn light, Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    Angel, standard poodle, in the autumn light, Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

  • <p>A gang of dogs romps in the sunset on the shores of Coronado Island in San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
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    A gang of dogs romps in the sunset on the shores of Coronado Island in San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan)

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    Book jacket for “Dogs on the Beach.” (Photo: Myth and Matter Media)

  • <p>Lara Jo Regan at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, Calif. (Photo: David DiMichele) </p>
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    Lara Jo Regan at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, Calif. (Photo: David DiMichele)

<p>Johnny, Boston terrier, ready to play, Morro Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Tom Tom, boxer, Seabright State Beach boardwalk, Santa Cruz, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Lucky, King Charles spaniel, Kiawah Island, S.C. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Derby and Teddy, goldendoodles, Ocean Beach Dog Beach, San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Amos and Lucky, golden retriever and terrier-schnauzer mix, Coronado Dog Beach, Coronado, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Lady and Zane, miniature pinschers, Fort Funston Beach, San Francisco, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Fred, lab, catching a wave at dog surfing school, North Beach, Del Mar, San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Dizzie and Dottie, Chihuahua mixes, Huntington Beach Dog Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Pearl and Shoko, Pekingese, Kiawah Island, S.C. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Lilo, Walle and Eva, French bulldogs, Rosie’s Dog Beach, Long Beach, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Gidget, pug, surfing champion on her customized surfboard, Ocean Beach, San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Blitz, Buck and Santini, black labs, frolic on a beach in Santa Cruz, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Mitzy and Wolfy Sue at Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island, S.C., in the fall. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Ajax, a Rottweiler; Archer, a dachshund, and Zola, a collie mix, Fort Funston Beach, San Francisco, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Dogs on Arroyo Burro Beach, Santa Barbara, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Murmi and Daisy, Chihuahua puppies, first trip to the beach, Fort de Soto Beach, St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Angel, standard poodle, in the autumn light, Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>A gang of dogs romps in the sunset on the shores of Coronado Island in San Diego, Calif. (Photograph by Lara Jo Regan) </p>
<p>Book jacket for “Dogs on the Beach.” (Photo: Myth and Matter Media) </p>
<p>Lara Jo Regan at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, Calif. (Photo: David DiMichele) </p>
Yahoo News Photo Staff

Award-winning photographer Lara Jo Regan’s latest book, “Dogs on the Beach,” captures the unbridled, infectious bliss canines exhibit when they hit the shore. In this breathtaking series, Regan combines two extremely popular subjects — dogs and beaches — making new waves in dog, beach, travel and animal photography.

A passionate, world-renowned chronicler of canine life (including “Dogs in Cars,” the “Mr. Winkle” series and “Dog Plays”), Regan spent three years shooting “Dogs on the Beach” in her quest to document the explosion of dog beach culture. She traveled to some of the most scenic seascapes in America, capturing the primal joy of dogs romping and rolling in the sand, splashing in surf, lounging in the sun and even catching a few waves. Rediscover and experiences the sensuous joys, childlike pleasures and expansive beauty of the beach through these intimate images of doggie dudes and bow-wow beach babes seeking natural highs in paradise.

“Dogs on the Beach,” published by Myth and Matter Media, debuts on Aug. 22, 2018. Click here to learn more.

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