Retired Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps is not only a doting dad to his four boys but also a loving pet parent to Onyx. The duo are inseparable and have some of the best times together. Even his followers are smitten by Onyx’s beauty and cuteness. So, if you are also one of them and want to know more about the pooch then learn more about Michael Phelps’ dog Onyx, including her age and breed.
How old is Michael Phelps’ dog Onyx?
The age of Michael Phelps’ dog Onyx is not clear. But the family debuted their new pup on Instagram on December 26, 2021, with a Merry Christmas post.
Onyx is not the family’s first dog. Michael Phelps has had a few pet pooches including Herman (English Bull Dog), Legend, Juno, and Stella. But for Michael Phelps, Onyx means the world to him.
In fact, with all boys and no girls, when Michael Phelps’ wife Nicole expressed her desire for a fifth child, the swimmer expressed no desire to expand the brood as Onyx is like his daughter.
Speaking about the same, he told E! News, “Oh, I think that’s it. Nicole will tell you too. I think she said she wanted a girl for me, but we have Onyx. Onyx is our girl, so we got everything. We got four boys, we got an awesome girl now.”
What breed is Michael Phelps’ dog Onyx?
The breed of Michael Phelps’ dog Onyx is a Great Dane. They are sociable dogs who are friendly with kids and families. But at times their height and weight can intimidate others. Great Dane stand 28-32 inches tall and weighs 110-175 pounds. Their life span is 7-10 years.
Just like Michael Phelps, even Onyx is competitive. He told People, “When we’re out running, she always wants to be faster than you. She always wants to get ahead of me. She’s so super strong, so I have to let her win.”
Moreover, Onyx is great at emotionally supporting Michael Phelp as she can easily sense when the swimmer is “having a good or bad day.”
