Compared to our American ferrets, the angora is quite the energetic little ones (sending the energizer bunny into retirement) and as such it is highly recommended to already have an adult ferret in the house to help keep the whirlwind in line. They are extremely inquisitive as well as very determined and strong headed. They tend to be larger than the typical US ferret ranging between 3-7 lbs vs. 1-5 lbs, and are known to be a little nippier. The angora like their European counterparts are known to be stronger and hardier than their US cousins. However, once in the US and kept under our conditions, they too experience the dreaded insulinoma and adrenal disease. The biggest difference in care overseas vs the US, which has an impact on their health, is the natural raw diet vs kibble, and the exposure to natural lighting vs constant indoor lighting. Another significant difference is the age when the kits are fixed.
The full angora ferret should NOT be mistaken for long haired ferrets or angora mixes. The true trademark of the full angora is their notably long fur which gets to be about 2-4 inches in length with no undercoat(whole angoras have a much longer coat than those fixed), the extra fold on their nose and the little tuft of hair on the tip and/or inside their nose. Their body structure is slightly different than the american ferret, especially the shape of their face and eyes. All characteristics must be present to be classified as an full angora.
I noticed people with ferret pictures in signature here. So I thought I'd ask here. Can anyone send any links with good ferret information? I went to the shop today to look for books about them, but couldn't find any. I am interested in getting some Angora Ferrets from a local breeder here. 