> From: Melanee <[log in to unmask]> > >A woman here wants to adopt a ferret or two. She has a Chow dog as >a pet. Are Chows good with ferrets? ... I have a black female chow that is 7 years old. She's a very sweet, mild mannered dog. I also have an Akita and a Blue Heeler. However, I don't allow the dogs around the ferrets when the ferrets are out of their cage for playtime. I either put the dogs outside or they are in my bedroom behind closed doors. I don't think any of the dogs would hurt the ferrets intentionally, but you never know. All it takes is one snap of their big jaws on a little ferret body for disaster to happen. The ferrets could easily be stepped on as well. None of the dogs have ever shown any aggression toward the ferrets and they are allowed around their cage, but I'd rather err on the side of caution and keep the dogs away from the ferrets when they are out of their cage. Connie Distributor for Natural Gold Ferret Food [Posted in FML issue 4594]