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The ferret’s personality could be said to be somewhere between the dog and the cat in overall behavior. It is not as demanding for attention as the dog, nor is it as aloof and independent as the cat. Like the dog, the ferret can be trained to come to his name and to do "tricks." Like the cat, it can be trained to use a litterbox. Unlike the dog, it does not have to be walked, and makes little noise. Unlike the cat, it retains his playful "kittenish" behavior all of his life.
All ferrets have an affinity for people. Some enjoy people more than others. The older a ferret is, the more mellow he becomes. Young kits tend to be nippy, but no more than a new kitten or puppy. Some kits never nip at all, those that do eventually outgrow it. Ferrets have tough skin and kits have sharp little teeth. The roughhousing a kit may do with its litter-mates may not be appropriate for its owner's finger. So the need to establish boundaries is necessary, fortunately kitts learn quickly what is acceptable and what is not.
There is no animosity between ferrets, dogs and cats. However, ferrets have been known to attack pet birds, so it is advisable for owners of both to take appropriate precautions to prevent encounters.
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