The Angora Ferret, with its long fur and lively demeanor, is an exotic and highly entertaining pet. Although they are more expensive than other types of ferrets, these beautiful and curious creatures can fill your life with fun and laughter.
How did the angoras come about?
They originated in Sweden, when a breeder noticed some changes in his ferrets. Certain mutations at the genetic level caused these ferrets to have longer hair on their hind legs and on their buttocks. This breeder sold his special ferrets to another in Norway, who kept angoras, as we know them today.
Angoras, with their particular coat color and hair length, are bred by repeated crossbreeding. Hence, some veterinarians prefer to group them as a subspecies.
How are these ferret variants different from normal ferrets?
They differ in terms of appearance and behavior. Angora fur is very long, perhaps its most distinctive feature. However, don’t confuse long-haired ferrets with angoras; there are also other differences.
Body Structure: Characteristic long fur can grow up to 4 inches long. They can weigh up to 7 pounds. The telltale sign of an Angora ferret is an extra crease in its pointed, slightly upturned nose and a small tuft of hair on the tip or inside of the nose. As very small kits, Angoras do not have long fur, but can be recognized by their nose. The shape of the eyes also differs slightly from that of an American ferret.
Sparse hair on the tails – This is because these poles do not have an undercoat. So while the rest of his body is covered in long, lush hair, his tail appears to be bare. Due to the lack of undercoat, they do not shed as much as normal stallions.
Much higher energy levels than American ferrets: Angoras are cute, but also excessively curious and can also be stubborn. Before you buy an angora, it would be helpful if you already have an adult, well-trained ferret at home. You can set an example of behavior for your new angora kit. Angoras sometimes have a tendency to bite, so be careful before letting a child handle them.