I beleive that concering ferrets and dogs, love, patientce and proper training is more important than the type of breed of dog. I have both a black lab and a long haired mini dauchshund and 4 ferrets, one cat and a blue and gold macaw. Now both dogs have at one time or another been known to kill baby bunnies in the yard and chase stray cats out there too. But in our home they treat our other animals with respect. They both were separated when the ferrets came into the house and I still am very leary with the lab, but she has actually ran away when a ferret has escaped from the cage and was bugging her. Proper introduction is the key, you can't just stick two different animals together and "let the chips fall as they please." It takes time, reassurance with both and lots and lots of patience. If your are prone to tell your puppy "get the kitty" when it gets old - it will chase cats and other animls. For example: both dogs love my macaw - they get the goodies as Syd drops them, and will walk away when Syd flies off the cage near them. One day this past late winter, both dogs were outside and a pair of Red Tailed hawks have been nesting in the nearby neighboors yard. Now the male came swooping down after Tavi (who is smaller that a cat - only 10 pounds) and Bandi the lab started barking and attacking him, causing the hawk to fly away. I did find out after the fact that the hawks can easily pick up a small dog or cat for food. Needless to say Tavi is not allowed out with out Bandi anymore. I guess what I am trying to say is that if you show love and respect to all your animals they will learn to love and respect each other (well at least respect) My 4 ferrets - NiNi, Buddha, Spike and & Itz all think Tavi is the "momma ferret" they all play and chase and have a ball together. Please be sure to check out the picture of Itz and Tavi having a little fun. Lots of love Barb and the Zoo [Moderator's note: Well, at least I enjoyed the picture. I don't include attachments on the FML though, so it seems everyone else is just going to have to wonder what they missed! BIG] [Posted in FML issue 3609]