Silver Mitt

Ferret

A ferret that has "mitts" has four white feet. Any color ferrets can have mitts, and the mitts range from white tipped paws to completely white feet. Because mitts can be present on any color ferret, the masks and color concentrations vary greatly. Other white markings that can be present include a white bib, knee patches, and tail tip. Ref: Drs Foster and Smith The undercoat of the silver types of ferrets is white to cream in color. The guard hairs are tipped with grey and the points are silver or silvery tan. Eyes are brown and the nose and pads on their feet are pink or pinkish tan. Ref: ferret-world.com Ferrets are crepuscular, which means they spend 14–18 hours a day asleep and are most active around the hours of dawn and dusk. Unlike their polecat ancestors, which are solitary animals, most ferrets will live happily in social groups. A group of ferrets is commonly referred to as a "businessWhen excited, they may perform a routine commonly referred to as the weasel war dance, characterized by a frenzied series of sideways hops and bumping into things. Despite its zeal, this is not aggressive but is a joyful invitation to play. It is often accompanied by a soft clucking noise, commonly referred to as dooking. When agitated or upset, on the other hand, ferrets will make a distinct hissing noise. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferret