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- Breeder's Circle -

Breeders listed on this page are members of HOFA in good standing.

We adhere to a code of ethics requiring ADV testing and all breeding stock have tested negative. Listing here does not necessarily endorse the breeders.

Below are the guidelines that breeders associated with HOFA follow:

These guidelines are the same as those used by the American Ferret Association. Any questions on these guidelines or questions about breeders should be directed to the General Questions department found on the contact us page. We will forward your question to the appropriate person.

Guiding Principals:

  1. The breeder should have personal knowledge of each ferret within his/her care.
  2. The breeder should respect each individual ferret and respect the ferret as a domestic species.
  3. The breeder should strive to provide each ferret with the best possible existence through good husbandry and the appropriate sale and adoption programs and education of others.
  4. HOFA believes that because we, as humans, are entirely responsible for the control of the gene pool of ferrets that once we take a hand in the creation of life (i.e. breeding ferrets) we are responsible for that life for it's lifetime.
  5. HOFA recommends that the practice of breeding ferrets not be undertaken without careful consideration of the responsibilities involved.

Breeder Responsibilities:

  1. The Breeder should have a thorough knowledge of ferret husbandry.
  2. The breeder should have a breeding plan. The plan should be geared toward improving the ferret as a pet species as follows:
    1. Preservation and enhancement of the species genetic diversity without greatly modifying the original design of the species.
    2. Documenting and maintaining documented lineage of breeding ferrets.
    3. Avoidance of using ferrets that are genetically deficient.
    4. Promotion and enhancement of pet qualities, such as a gentle temperament.
  3. The Breeder should be prepared to assume financial and moral responsibilities for housing, maintenance, nutrition, medical and social needs according to established species parameters.
  4. The Breeder should have an appropriate location and facilities for the breeding operation.
  5. The Breeder should be prepared for and committed to spending a substantial amount of time overseeing the breeding, raising and socialization of young ferrets.
  6. The Breeder should conduct his breeding program in a vacuum. He / She should have established relationships with other reputable ferret breeders for advice and support.
  7. The Breeder should have the ability to implement a regular veterinary health maintenance program for all ferrets including a vaccination program according to established guidelines.

Breeder Contact Information:

  • FourPawsWreckingCrew - Columbus, Ohio
    • Owners - Suzy Mentzer and Joe Hahn
    • (614)338-1755
    • suzy@fourpawswrecking.com
  • Savannah Lakes Ferretry - McCormick, Sc
Four Paws Wrecking Crew Ferretry
Jackie's Tweet Angels Ferretry
Shamrockin Ferretry
Scarlett'sHappy Dookers
Fire Storm Ferrets