Ferrets have an undeserved reputation of being smelly. It is true that they have a distinctly musky odor about them, but it is neither offensive nor overpowering.
via Ferret Care Guide and Ferret Facts.
A ferret is a unique version of a domestic pet. They have extremely quirky personalities and are very lovable. They require a lot of patience and many other things that require your attention and care. There’s a nice little stack of facts in this article for any ferret owner. There are a bunch of details to know about them that make them a bit more complex to care for than a cat or dog.