It seems we might have a mascot. I finally gave in to the family’s wish for a dog. My one criterion: “I don’t want something so small that it’s going to get lost in the grass”. But somehow we ended up with a miniature schnauzer anyway…

I have to admit, though, he is rather adorable. He loves romping around on the farm and is full of personality. He’s very cool around the cattle – more so than they are around him – but yes, alas, he does get lost in any vegetation taller than about 40cm, so bounces through it like a rabbit.

Meet Fergus…