My Dog Phoenix

Goodbye Dear Friend

Jonathan — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:07:11 +0000

Phoenix is no longer with me. He passed away on March 22, 2011. I was not prepared to lose him this early – he would have been 5 years old in April. I can’t say enough good things about him. He was truly a unique and magnificent animal.

My wife made a wonderful video slideshow for me that I’d like to share.

Phoenix Memorial Video

Merry Christmas From The Boys

Jonathan — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:08:46 +0000

December Walk

Jonathan — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:24:10 +0000

Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy. These are from a recent walk that we took on a nearby trail. Most of them didn’t turn out very well because I had the wrong ISO setting on my camera and it was a low light situation, but I came out with a few I liked.

Dog Show Brags

Jonathan — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:51:35 +0000

I must brag on Phoenix’s brother, Dallas. I received the following note from Shelby over at Kani Dobermans:

I HAVE BRED, HANDLED AND FINISHED MY 1st AMERICAN BEST OF BREED WINNING, CHAMPION WILKEN’S MATAMOROS V KANI “DALLAS” ON 12-2-07. HE TOOK BEST OF WINNERS, BEST OPPOSITE SEX OVER A SPECIAL AND WAS CONSIDERED FOR BREED OVER 2 TOP 20 SPECIALS UNDER DR. TONY DINARDO.

Congratulations Shelby and way to go Dallas!

I’ve also updated Phoenix’s pedigree page with a photo of Ch. Aquarius’ Barbarosa. Check it out!

Shelby and Dallas in the winners circle.

Fall In the South

Jonathan — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:03:37 +0000

Well it has finally cooled down here in the south. We are once again able to go outside and enjoy the nice weather. Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

Phoenix lounging on our deck enjoying the nice weather.

Phoenix running after a tennis ball at the dog park.

And here is my lovely wife holding Sully.

Guard Dog

Jonathan — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:35:48 +0000

Here is Phoenix, practicing his guard dog role. Or maybe he is just enjoying being outside.

2007 Dog Show

Jonathan — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:23:53 +0000

Today was the 2007 Paws for a Cause dog show, sponsored by a local Rotary club. The show is a benefit for a Romanian orphanage. Phoenix participated last year and won “most macho”. The competition wasn’t very steep, and it was a sure win. This year the field was more diverse and, alas, he didn’t win. I demand a recount!

The dog that won was a cool dog though, an Old English Mastiff. He had beautiful coloring and was about twice the size of Phoenix. The judges were pageant queens, so I think they just went on size. Here is a picture of the winner along with a picture of Phoenix.

We did bring home a trophy from the event, however. Our Yorkie won the “Most Talented” category. He did the basic sit, down, speak, shake, and roll over. For some reason (I think he was too distracted with all of the other dogs) he wouldn’t do his most crowd pleasing trick, playing dead. We make a gun with our fingers and say “bang”, and he falls over and lays still. It is hilarious. Rolling over was enough to win over the judges though. Congratulations Sully!

Dog Days of Summer

Jonathan — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:36:31 +0000

Not much going on these days. With temperatures hovering around 100, there isn’t much to do outside. We tried to go out to one of our favorite hiking trails the other day, but Phoenix had a really hard time. He does not do well with the heat, so we just chill inside with the air conditioner.

I know it was wrong, but it was so worth it!

Jonathan — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:48:52 +0000

I think the pictures will speak for themselves…

Beauty and the Beast

Jonathan — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:02:59 +0000

My wife and Phoenix. My wife, of course, being the beauty.