I learned that all these animals are related to one another besides looking alike. The ferret and mink look the most alike. I got a ferret and I'm obsessed with the little guy. I never thought I would. I thought I was doing my wife a favor by getting little Gus, but I caught myself growling at my dog when he tried to sniff at him. My dog is gentle AF bro. As it turns out he's a big pussy and is scared of ferrets. I still love him though. He's a great foot rest.