Cute and quirky pets, ferrets are members of the weasel family. Often compared to cats, these lithe little critters love to sleep (sometimes as much as 20 hours per day!), cuddle, and can even be litter box trained.
Living between five to seven years of age, ferrets are available in a wide array of colors and coat patterns. Black, albino, chocolate, and champagne ferrets are the most common while colors like cinnamon and silver are extremely rare.
If you’re looking for a widely accessible ferret that is still gorgeous to look at, a champagne-colored ferret might be the perfect pet for you!
Here’s everything you need to know about this handsome creature.
Champagne Ferret Appearance
The champagne ferret is often mistaken for a chocolate one. But while the chocolate ferret features a wheaten- or cream-colored undercoat with chocolate guard hairs, the champagne ferret has much more saturated hues. They have burgundy or light brown eyes and pink or beige noses.
Another variation of the champagne ferret is the champagne point ferret. This little guy has a cream or white undercoat and diluted chocolate brown or tan points. The nose is typically pink, beige, or beige with a light brown ‘T’ pattern.
Other Common Ferret Colors
There are many other common ferret colors to choose from, including:
Ferret Coat Types
As with colors, ferrets come in a myriad of coat types. The most common type of ferret coat is short hair. Other kinds of ferret coats include angora and long-haired. Long-haired ferrets have silky, long coats. Angora ferrets, often confused with long-haired ferrets, have no undercoats. The hair can grow to be as long as two to four inches.
Buying a Champagne Ferret
Champagne ferrets can be found at most pet stores. They typically cost between $75 and $100. You can also purchase a champagne ferret from a reputable breeder or adopt one from your local animal shelter.
Final Thoughts
If you want to add a unique and friendly animal to your household, then consider buying a champagne ferret! Widely available in many pet stores, these cute companions are great with small children and other pets.
Consider bringing a champagne ferret into your family today!
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