I had never heard of surf hounds but they sound annoying. I mean, if they just played along the edge of the water and kept away from people, it might not be too bad but I don't like the idea of them coming up to my spot on the beach and licking my face.
Surf hounds - that's just a name I made up. Yes, I'm sure some people find them annoying. Not me, though. I just want to be one.