Originally Posted by diggy4  First pic is Bella sitting on Willis she LOVED to just sit on him, and he didnt mind.
Second is again Bella sitting on WIllis
Third is Murphy and Willis and Bella all eating and drinking for the same bowls.
Here are pics for ya, I agree and disagree with what some have said. First off a Ferret is a far bigger threat to a yorkie than a yorkie to a ferret. Ferret's are fierce hunters but that is the black footed ferret not the domestic ferret we have as pets. The closest relative to the domestic ferret is a Mink, also a fierce fighter and hunter. I know our little fur butts are good fighters and have hunting instincts but after working as an animal caretaker for years in a store that sold ferrets, and owning 2 with a yorkie....Id fear more for my Yorkie than the ferret. Thank goodness Murphy and Willis loved Bella and they played for hours on end. Perfect little partners. My ferrets did have a cage they were in at night but had run of the house most of the time. Bella would try to get in the cage with them. They have VERY sharp teeth and move very fast when they need to. Best I can describe a ferret to you is this...A mix between a cat and a dog. They are independant and love freedom, not a good caged animal although most do it to them anyway. Mine ran to me when I called them or squeaked a toy and would run up my leg and kiss me all over my face. They are burrow ALOT love to tunnel and hide and have "secret places" like drawers, under couches, purses, book bags, and under blankets. They steal EVERYTHING....remotes, paper, toys, dog bones, LOVE KEYS, candy, and they hide it...usually in the same spot until they think you found it, then they move all their treasures!! Mine have caused many many hours of searching for keys or what not..they take anything. They are EXTREMELY smart, dont under estimate them...people like to refer to them as rodents THEY ARE NOT. Very high intelligence. They are a pack animal and once bonded with another ferret, or any animal usually they will mourn themselves to death in missing their friend. Trust me, I experianced it and IT SUCKS! They are just like dogs they want treats and know the sound of treats being opened from allt he way upstairs and come running and look out if they want a treat they WILL get one. They love to go outside and play. I know I am leaving a bunch out and if you wanna ask more ?'s go ahead I have had ferrets in my life for 7 years now and just adore them. Just like a cat or dog they do have personalities mine 2 were opposites I would find Murphy swinging from the curtains and Willis would run and get in bed because he knew Murphy was being bad! Murphy also knew he was being bad but he was my rebel he didnt care!! I suggest a controlled introduction and getting very familiar with the ferrets first. Ferrets get mad, they fight, they bite, just like any dog.....It really depends on the ferret. Bella is a VERY aggressive dog and lived fine with a very aggressive ferret they had their fights, and Murphy usually won or got his way. Bella and Willis have never had a fight as he is very passive. I hope this helps and there is a TON of info on the net and I would be glad to help ya out in anyway I can. Ohhh and just like Yorkies, Its really hard to own just one, I suggest 2 believe me its much easier, they are very warm blooded and like to sleep together litterally on top of each other. Mine had 4 beds and only slept in one and together! |