Mostly Fergus
Illustration of Fergus, a shaggy black-and-white Tibetan Terrier, in the foreground with Roy, a reddish-brown dog in a blue harness, running along the rocky northern lakeshore behind him

A small dog. A rather large life.

Mostly Fergus.

With occasional appearances by Roy.

Begin at the beginning

The Daily Fergus

One day. One photograph.

A growing record of ordinary days, small discoveries, and whatever Fergus decides is important.

Fergus, a Tibetan Terrier puppy — daily photo for 2026-09-29
It’s good to be king. — Tom Petty

Current Fergus statusChewing on Roy's ear

Last checked: just now
Chapter one

Tibetan Terriers

Tibetan Terriers are shaggy, sturdy dogs with bright minds, affectionate hearts, and an independent streak that suggests they may have a better idea than you do. Originally bred as companions in Tibet, they aren’t actually terriers despite their name. Their long double coats and broad, flat feet helped them navigate a cold, mountainous homeland, but they’re equally happy joining a family adventure or keeping close to their favorite people. Playful, sensitive, and full of personality, they tend to become deeply involved in household life—whether or not their assistance was requested.

This is where we’ll keep the evidence: the adventures, the questionable decisions, the good photographs and the stories that improve slightly with each telling.

For now, it begins as all good dog stories do—with anticipation, an unreasonable number of supplies, and no real idea what we’re getting ourselves into.

A life of notable beginnings

Fergus Firsts

Some milestones are important. Others merely become family history.

  1. 01

    September 2026

    First day home

    Settling into his new home.Fergus resting in a soft blue basket on his first day home
  2. 02

    Date to be determined

    First stolen sock

    Considered inevitable
  3. 03

    Waiting for winter

    First Minnesota snow

    Forecast: delighted
  4. 04

    First Fire

The other side of the story

Roy’s Rebuttal

The established talent has the floor. Dispatches from life with a very small roommate.

Roy sitting upright on the couch with a white rope toy in his mouth as Fergus crowds in against his chest

October 2, 2026

A brief statement on personal space

“I said we could share the couch. I did not say we could share my entire personal space.”

For the record, I was here first. The couch, the toy, the patch of sunshine—all operating perfectly well before the arrival of the small, enthusiastic tenant. He appears to believe that being near me is good, being under me is better, and whatever I’m holding is a joint venture.

I have raised these concerns with management. Management took a photograph.

Still, he has potential. His taste in company is excellent.

— Roy, established talent & reluctant big brother

Previously, according to Roy (1)
Roy reclining on the couch beside Fergus, looking as though the puppy has overstayed his welcome
“So… are your people coming to pick you up, or should I call someone?”

— Roy, established talent

A face worth a thousand words

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Roy asleep on the sofa with Fergus tucked between his paws
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Dramatis personae

The Cast

Fergus standing on the hardwood floor with his fluffy curled tail and white paws

The new fellow

Fergus

Tibetan Terrier. Officially home. Currently accepting tribute in socks.

Roy sitting on a rocky lakeshore in his blue harness

The established talent

Roy

Original household celebrity. Contract negotiations ongoing.

The original Tibetan Terrier

Mojo

Eleven wonderful years, a whole lot of attitude, and the reason we wanted to share our lives with another Tibetan Terrier. Mojo cared deeply about the things he chose to care about. The rest? Not his problem.

Mojo, doing things his way.
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