More: A girl couldn’t have asked for a better first dog. I've had Fergus since he was 8 weeks old, and during his first year, he has taken everything I’ve thrown at him in stride — whether it’s going to work with me at the office or being out in field while I'm taking photos. Although highly opinionated and driven, Fergus has also shown a great deal of thoughtfulness for his young age. My husband, Rick, and I hunt, and we are hopeful that Fergus will take to small game.