Hi Diane--Re: ferrets and dogs (Nicki/Rocket) Labs aren't 'hunting' dogs per se, they're retrievers. They are usually very friendly loving dogs. It doesn't sound as if this particular dog has much of a killer instinct. There have been lots of great ferret/dog stories on the FML recently, and they can really enjoy playing with each other. *However* a dog can also easily kill a ferret, and there are some dogs who kill small animals. So it is always necessary to introduce them *slowly* to each other (but I'm willing to bet that yours will become friends.) If anything, ferrets tend to drive dogs (and cats) nuts. --Ronnie Max the dog ("get them away from me") Cinderella ("but he's got good stuff in his dish") Ralph ("he smells good") Norm ("can he get the raisins off the counter for us?") [Posted in FML issue 1293]