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Hi,
I'm writing in response to the question about dogs and ferrets. If you are
going to get a dog I would not recommend any terrior or other breed that is
used for hunting/killing small animals such as a schipperke (sp). It is
instinct for these animals to kill small animals. If the puppy was raised
with the ferrets they might get along okay but I myself would be hesitant to
try it. I would highly recommend a Shetland Sheepdog (miniature collie).
My wife and I have one that's 11 years old and has been around ferrets all
his life. He has never been on a farm but he instinctively tries herding
the ferrets around the house. They of couse think it's a game and the
herding turns into a wrestling match. Shelby, our sheltie, never hurts the
ferrets. He is very gentle with them. The ferrets are not as gentle with
him. We used to have a pet rat and we always knew where the rat was when he
was loose because Shelby watched her wherever she went.
Gary
PS. I run a pet sitting business and one of my clients was a Jack Russell
Terrior. They are cute and very intelligent. I fell in love with it.
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Gary D. Connors M/A-COM
(508) 442-4071 Mailstop 206
Email: [log in to unmask] 1011 Pawtucket Blvd
Fax: (508) 442-4090 Lowell, MA 01853
Face piles of trials with smiles, for it riles them to believe that
you perceive the webs they weave, and keep on thinking free.
- Justin Hayward/The Moody Blues
[Posted in FML issue 1626]
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