Dear fellow FML'ers, Having worked in the pet and shelter industry before moving to the VI, I have definitely noticed a trend in characteristics associated with certain ferret breeders. Reading yesterday's FML with the post about the Rainbow ferrets has prommpted me to ask you all, who are located across the country, for some input. I purchased a large albino male in October (White Boy) at a local pet store. My other two remaining ferrets, Munchkin and Tucker, also came from this shop. Munchkin is tagged with two dots (Marshalls obviously). Tucker has none, although he was purchased at the same time. I believe they were used in a local travelling petting zoo, so their ages are uncertain. I believe Tucker to be older. Tucker is as laid back as they come, with a big build and a "bulldog" face. I've always assumed he was a Path Valley from my experiences with others from this breeder. White Boy however, is a different breed. I assumed he was around 4-6 months when I got him, based on his energy level. Even still, he doesn't unwind until at least an hour after the other two put themselves away, and sometimes I put him back wound up because I need to sleep. He is large, and has been since I got him. He has a long build, but a slim face, proportioned almost like a giant Marshall's girl. He is mouthy, and likes to nip and try to drag me under the futon, table, etc. He holds his own with the 16 pound cat, who has a tendency to play rough, and anihilates the 8 pound cat, until she retreats to a high lookout to curse him out. He does not like to cuddle, but I force him to submit to holding at least once a day. The pet store charged me...brace yourself...$390 for him. They said the breeder had recently raised the prices. Now mind you, all ferrrets have to be shipped to the VI, and that alone adds at least $100 to the price, but what breeder has raised their prices recently? He is healthy as an ox, and although he sounds kind of like the RWE ferrets, I don't think his build matches that of those I've seen in the pictures. Anyone have any ideas on his pedigree? Curiosity is killing me, because I would love to see another of his kind, maybe a girl. Here's a link to my photosite http://www.flickr.com/photos/sara_gennusa/ ...go into the pets set and there are pictures of all three for comparison. Any feedback would be great!!! Sincerely, Sara and the three Musky-teers [Posted in FML 5926]