Overview of the Different Ferret Types
Meet the Ferrets!
You may have thought that there was only one type of ferret and that it came in either a male or female gender, but this is not the case. If you are looking to purchase a ferret, then you may want to meet the ferrets before you make your selection. The different ferret types are based on the appearance of the ferrets.
The White Ferret
There are two different types of white ferrets. The first type of white ferret is the albino ferret. This ferret has a white fur coat and has red eyes.
The second type of white ferret has a white fur coat and black eyes. Occasionally, you may see a white ferret with black eyes that has a small amount of black fur mixed in its white fur coat.
The Silver Ferret
A silver ferret has an undercoat that is colored either white or cream. The rest of the fur of a silver ferret is gray. The name “silver ferret” is due to the fact that the ends of the fur are silver in appearance.
The Cinnamon Ferret
A cinnamon ferret can be identified as a ferret who has an undercoat that is colored either white or a varying shade of white. The reason for the name “cinnamon ferret” is due to the fact that the guard fur is a color of deep red with a hint of brown which gives the appearance of cinnamon.
The Butterscotch Ferret
The butterscotch ferret is similar to a sable ferret since they have the same color on their undercoats. However, a butterscotch ferret has guard hairs (longer hairs) that are the color of butterscotch. Generally, the nose of a butterscotch ferret is also a butterscotch color.
The Chocolate Ferret
A chocolate ferret is a shade of brown, just like a sable ferret. However, the difference between the two is that a chocolate ferret is a lighter shade of brown. The guard hairs of chocolate ferrets are just that, chocolate colored.
The Sable Ferret
The sable ferret is the most common type of ferret. A sable ferret has an appearance that is similar to that of a raccoon. This is because a sable ferret looks as though it is wearing a mask.
The White Foot Sable Ferret
This particular ferret is almost identical to a traditional sable ferret. However, the difference between the two is the fact that this ferret has white feet. A white footed sable ferret may also have a hint of white fur around the neck region.
The Black Ferret
The black ferret is a ferret that has a fur color that is mostly black. However, the undercoat of a black ferret is commonly a white or golden color.
The Champagne Ferret
The last of the ferret types is the champagne ferret. A champagne ferret is very similar to the chocolate ferret. However, a champagne ferret has a lighter color fur appearance than a chocolate ferret. Champagne ferrets have tan guard hairs. The undercoats of champagne ferrets are either white or cream colored.
