Ferret Colors — The Ultimate Visual Guide

According to the American Ferret Association, domesticated pet ferrets come in only eight official base fur colors: sable, albino, dark-eyed white (DEW), black, black sable, champagne, cinnamon, and chocolate.

According to Fairoak Ferrets, a renowned U.K. based ferret breeder, ferret colours can be arranged in four groups: sable (polecat), chocolate, sandy, and silver.

In both American and European fur color classification, base fur colors can be complemented by various markings such as mitts, blazes, and bibs, as well as different shades in the colors such as lighter and darker tones of black, white, grey, and brown.

On top of that, there are recognized patterns of ferret colors and markings that can further complicate ferret descriptions, including Siamese, panda, and others.

Combining base coat color, markings, shades, and patterns creates a multitude of possible ferret color variations. Additionally, ferret’s coat colors can change with the season and with age.

If you are asking, “What color is my ferret?”, read through our descriptions of ferret colors, check out the example pictures, and then use our handy color guide at the bottom of the page to discover what color your ferret could be according to the AFA Ferret Breed Standard .