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