Though I haven't been in the US for a couple of years now, and haven't seen for-sale ferrets since Sept 2008, I still tend to think of new-style and old-style Marshall ferrets. The old ones were skinny, jolly and lively. The new ones are dear, but very different -- at least mine are -- bulkier, slower, less playful and less interested in interacting with people. I do remember that Marshalls was breeding for size and bulk in at least the 2007-8 timeframe. But I don't remeber hearing about personality differences. What do you think? Also, do you think the old-style ferret been phased out? [Posted in FML 7026]