Labradors

Mutts are getting a whole lot more respect. Already riding a surge of unprecedented popularity, dogs of mixed or unknown heritage are getting another boost.

A menagerie of furry, four-legged athletes have also been showcasing their sporting prowess at Hong Kong's Olympic games for pets.

Age: 1 year old Type: Harlequin Great Dane puppy Personality: We purchased Katie from a breeder after years of waiting for a rescue to have a Dane that would work as a member of our family.

Trevor Wyatt cannot speak, but there is happiness in his grin. The 6-year-old plops a hand on his dog's blond fur, stroking it from his wheelchair as he rolls past rows of houses on a balmy summer afternoon.

Mutts are getting a whole lot more respect. Already riding a surge of unprecedented popularity, dogs of mixed or unknown heritage are getting another boost.