In spring of 2001 a little red bundle of energy called Phoebe joined our household.  Though rambunctious, bold and insatiably curious, she also is very sensitive.  Her bonding with Bergen was immediate.  In establishing a relationship with the four cats she instinctively knew Brat-cat Grendl would be her feline playmate,  while old-man Knuckles needed to be greeted with respectful gentleness.  Though she usually curls up with Bergen for a nap, it is not unusual to find her laying in a sunny spot with one or more of the cats.  Phoebe is always ready to play, whether it is a game of tag with Grendl, chase with Bergen or fetch with her humans.

            Phoebe quickly learned what was required in the conformation ring, but the high point of every show is visiting with the spectators.  She especially delights in being petted and hugged by children, returning their attention with a little "kiss" on the nose.  Even with limited showing, often with sparse competition, Phoebe found herself ranked in the top 25 Pharaoh Hounds and received an invitation to compete in the 2002 AKC National Invitational.  If Phoebe continues to perform as she has, both in the ring and on the field, we foresee a Dual Champion in our household in the not too distant future.

 

            Phoebe must have been born on the run.  From puppyhood on she sprints from place to place in the yard and thundering up and down the stairs is a fun game.  Phoebe is in her element on the coursing field, earning her Field Championship in a matter of months. She wows the crowd with her incredible agility and has proven she can keep pace with even the Greyhounds and Whippets.  It is her unbounded enthusiasm at the line that gave her the nickname "wild child."  Like her litter mates, Phoebe added Best in Field to her coursing accomplishments and she did herself proud by taking Best of Breed at the Region 6 Invitational.  Having achieved so much in so short a time it will be exciting to watch Phoebe as she races towards her LCM.