| Ferrets are a lot of fun in a small package. | | | | approximately 1500 years ago. |
| But where did they come from? Have people | | | | |
| always kept them as pets? | | | | It is thought that the ferret was bred from |
| | | | the European Polecat, thought it may be that |
| The history of ferrets dates back many, many | | | | they were bred from the steppe polecat. In |
| years. For those that are looking for a pet | | | | either case, the animals seem to have a high |
| that has been around a long time, the ferret | | | | level of similarity in their features, and it |
| may just right. Today, they seem unique and | | | | is through this they are related. While the |
| different from the common dog or cat, but | | | | history of the ferret is something that we |
| they have been pets, or at least | | | | may not ever know, it is definite that they |
| domesticated, for quite a long time. The | | | | have had a role in the lives of people |
| ferret's history can be traced well back into | | | | throughout history. |
| the times of the ancient Egyptians. These | | | | |
| people used them to guard their grain | | | | The ferret is a creature that can adapt to |
| supplies. This is not certain, because many | | | | fit the lifestyle that it needs. Its body and |
| believe that Europeans mistook cats for | | | | its curiosity are supposed to have been bred |
| ferrets. Nevertheless, these pets have been | | | | for hunting, as they could easily get down |
| around for a very long time. | | | | into holes to get their prey. They may have |
| | | | been bred for their abilities as well. Many |
| The history of these pets dates back for | | | | of them are quite smart, and have been used |
| years. They have been found in remains that | | | | to carry lines through tight holes and much |
| date back to the time of the Egyptians, but | | | | more. |
| it may be much longer than that that they | | | | |
| have been around. In ancient history, these | | | | Clearly, throughout the ages, people have |
| animals were not necessarily pets. They are | | | | recognized the value of the ferret as working |
| thought to have been domesticated | | | | animal. |