Oh, please don't say that! "Distant memory" isn't in my vocabulary. Precious will always be a sweet and vivid one for me. I hope your dog's will be very dear and as good as it was when he was alive.
I remember all of the cats, dog and birds that went before Precious, many, many years before, but I remember all of them because each holds a precious and dear place in my heart. Precious is special because we were together since he was 31 days old, and died aged 19 years 3 days. He will always be the most special, my baby boy!!
Lisa