Hi, well said. We don't have expensive ferrets in the UK, normally they are free and at most only $35 from private breeders. I can see the chaps point of view, I have ( my son and I ) 6 dogs, 3 are pedigree the most expensive was $75, a year old German Shepherd the others are another GS and a Collie which were free from people that could handle them. My neighbour has just spent $700 on a GS pup, I don't think the pup will be loved any more then my cheapies. I have bred ferrets myself and the cost of each kit is only $7 to $10 so some body is making a lot of money out of breeding them. Chris. Wessex Ferret Club www.wfc.cwc.net Just my ferret photos www.ferrets-r-us.co.uk I guess the American Value system is in tact!!! Money money money...at the expense of every thing else! [Posted in FML issue 3191]