⚖️ Comparison: Phoenix vs Dragon
Here are dimensions in which the two differ, and what that means for usage:
| Feature | Phoenix (Gen 9 / Gen 10) | Dragon “Carpet” |
|---|---|---|
| Workout Style | Built for speed & endurance. Free-spinning slats, larger drives/rollers = better inertia. Ideal for long runs or race-prep.Rehab | High resistance. More suited for shorter, strength-focused sessions. Great for building muscle, very good for everyday use, or slower training. |
| Noise & Smoothness | Slatmill design = louder & more moving parts, but Firepaw adds vibration absorbing components, joint protection features in newer gens. | Quieter, carpet model tends to have less mechanical sound, simpler moving parts. Easier to use at home.Joins protection |
| Joint Protection | Very strong – Phoenix is heavily built with joint protection, bleed-off of impact, and supports full-speed running. | Also has protection, though the usage tends to involve slower, more controlled pace, which is gentler on joints for many dogs. |
| Price | Higher price point. Phoenix Gen 10 starts ~ Large €1750/ Medium €1500; Gen 9 ~ Large €1400 / Medium €1200 firepaw.eu | More affordable. “Dragon Carpet” is roughly Large €845 / Medium €775 in base form. firepaw.eu |
| Best Use Cases | Dogs doing racing, sports, or long runs; those needing top speed, or needing a treadmill for stamina/outdoor training when weather is bad. Also good for heavy or energetic breeds who will push the treadmill. Can be used from small dogs | Dogs that need muscle gain, Giant or older dogs that cannot handle long, fast sessions. Also good for easy daily conditioning and without needing a huge budget. |
| Build / Maintenance | More complex build (larger frame, more moving parts, likely more maintenance needed — slats, rollers, etc.). | Simpler mechanical design → lower maintenance, likely easier cleaning, less moving parts to check / maintain. |
🧮 Which to Choose When
Here are some matching scenarios to help pick:
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You want to train for speed/competition/rehab multiple breeds → Phoenix is better.
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Your dog is giant breed , or you want something for easy everyday use → Dragon“Carpet” is likely sufficient and more cost-efficient.
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You expect long workouts, frequent usage with wide variety of dogs→ Phoenix
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You need quieter operation, lower cost, simpler maintenance for medium and big dogs → Dragon will serve well.
✅ Summary
Phoenix = premium performance, speed, endurance, designed for dogs that will truly use those capacities. Dragon = strength, usability, usage without pushing to extremes.
Let us know your dog breed, how many hours/week you’ll use it, and what your budget is — we can suggest which model fits you best at info@firepaw.eu
