Fergus dog name - meaning, origin, personality and popularity

Fergus is a strong and noble-sounding name for a dog, perfect for a loyal and courageous companion who exudes confidence and charm.

Popularity of the name

• #773 most popular dog name
• Most popular gender: Male
• Most popular breed: mix

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About dogs named Fergus

The following are 21 profiles of dogs named Fergus from our database of 65 dogs with the name Fergus.

• “Fergus is a goofy boy and will enjoy sniffing every blade of grass and exploring“

  — Tracey Q.

• “High energy, two years old Border/Shephard mix. Gentle soul, loves tug of war and catch“

  — Ivan P.

• “Fergus is a young Border Terrier that loves to meet other dogs, play fetch and have fun!“

  — Jennifer S.

• “I’m a good boy. I love my mom and squirrels, and I like to cuddle. I bark when I get excited!“

  — Monica S.

• “I’m a wild man, 1.5 years old and love to chase squirrels and skinks! So happy Mom takes me to run in the parks!“

  — Kathy T.

• “Fergus aka Gus Gus is a 1 yr old mini bernedoodle that is full of life. He does have a heart murmur.“

  — Dawn F.

• “Fergus is my roommate’s dog and he is very sweet and just wants love! He loves to run and play, and is a super-sized frenchie.“

  — Maggie B.

• “Fergus is a fun loving energetic golden who prefers sticks to balls and loves looking at birds. Always in need of attention and always glad to see you!“

  — Tyler C.

• “Fergus is a Champion Glen of Imaal Terrier and a total goofball. I described his personality as a mix of “Joey” from Friends and “Vinny” from Welcome Back Kotter.“

  — Laurie R.

• “Hi! I'm a happy go lucky Aussie Rotties who loves play fighting with my siblings. Looking forward to getting some off leash time with my siblings away from unfamiliar doggos“

  — Sylvie R.

• “Fergus is a friendly, goofy, enthusiastic Bernedoodle who loves to play with other dogs - even though he sometimes can't keep up. He loves snow ❄️ and wishes it were winter all year round.“

  — Jessica M.

• “I am Fergus, I am a tiny rescue beagle with a BIG voice! I am also still scared and aggressive towards other dogs so mom thinks private walkies areas will be good for me.“

  — Wanda & Fergus M.

• “I’m an adolescent and I need to learn to swim so I can exercise on these hot summer days. Maybe if I get more exercise I’ll be a calmer dog at home in the evenings.“

  — Sandra B.

• “I love to run! Mom is my best friend and I get very protective over her. I'm not comfortable around other dogs I don't know, but I love my brother Brody, but he's a pain in the butt.“

  — Dorothy B.

• “Fergus is 1/2 border collie and 1/2 duck tolling retriever. He is very good with other dogs and children. He is very protective of me when we are walking on leash, however. He regularly goes to Canine Club of Barrington for play dates.“

  — Jamison R.

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