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Do foxes make good pets?

The OzFoxes FoxWeb: All About Foxes
The problem is the word 'pet.' Most people take it to mean a handy companion, a non-human buddy you can emotionally bond with, an animal you can keep in an apartment and drop off at a friend's house (or at the vet) when you want to go on vacation.
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Do BMCs make good family pets?

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Yes! BMCs as a breed can make wonderful family dogs, but like any dog it is not a good idea to leave a puppy and a child together unsupervised. Both tend to be unaware of their potential to cause damage to the other. A puppy could bite or nip a child intending to play with them just as they would a littermate, but a child unaware that the pup is playing could become frightened.
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Do squirrels make good pets?

A Squirrel Place F.A.Q. Section
No... Although squirrels can, and do live in captivity. It is an unnatural environment for them. They need to run and climb. They make poor house pets since their sharp claws, and teeth can do a great deal of damage. They can even harm a human unintentionally. It would be cruel to keep a wild animal caged where it cannot mate or interact with other animals.
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Do crows make good pets?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CROWS
INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT CROWS THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ENOUGH TO ASK ABOUT (More on these later):
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Do opossums make good pets?

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Generally speaking, no. But there are exceptions. Animals are like people in that no two are alike. Some people have kept opossums as pets and enjoyed their company very much. Usually the best pets are those rescued when very young. A full-grown opossum will rarely adapt well to captivity. As a rule, however, keeping opossums as pets is not recommended. You also should check your local and state or provincial laws to be sure whether it is legal to do so in your area before attempting this.
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Do Sugar Gliders Make good pets for Kids?

Sugar Glider FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
For Young Kids NO. Gliders are normally not good pets for very young children. Gliders require some special attention and generally require a little more responsibility than young children can give. They are also a bit expensive for children to afford. Gliders for a Family with young children are wonderful as long as Mon or Dad are overseeing the care and handling.
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Do GSD's make good family pets?

Frequently Asked Questions about German Shepherds
A well bred and properly trained German shepherd makes a wonderful family companion. They are naturally protective of their "pack". As with any other breed, young children should never be left unattended with a puppy, however, if the children learn to respect the puppy as a living being, the puppy will be a wonderful companion for the children as they all grow up together. Your dog's ranking in the "pack" should always be established as the bottom (Omega) member below humans.
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Do sugar gliders make good pets?

GliderFAQ
Gliders live many years (fifteen or even more in some cases) and owning a glider is a big responsibility... a glider is not the right pet for you if you cannot commit to caring for one for that amount of time. Gliders are energetic and inquisitive, and have loads of attitude; they are not always the cuddly little balls of fur you might want them to be.
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Do sugar gliders make good pets for children?

GliderFAQ
Gliders are considered adorable and cuddly by many people, and can be a very appealing temptation to many children. Sugar gliders are extremely fragile, however, and many children (especially young children) do not have the skills required to be consistently gentle with a pet glider. A glider may not be consistently gentle with a child, either... gliders have very sharp nails and teeth, and even during friendly play a glider could injure a child.
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Do GSDs make good family pets?

Sundown Kennels F.A.Q.
Yes! GSDs are naturally protective of their "pack". Young children should never be left unattended with a puppy, however, if the children learn to respect the puppy as a living being, the puppy will be a wonderful companion for the children as they all grow up together. Your dog's ranking in the "pack" should always be established as the bottom (Omega) member below humans.
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Do Tarantulas make good pets?

Tarantulas - SA's first Tarantula Site
Yes, they happen to be the closest thing to a maintenance free pet. They require very little effort in regards to cleaning of their cages. We recommend that you clean their cage every six months to a year. Their feeding costs are also low.
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Do they make good pets?

Alpacas 101 (FAQ)
Not really. Although they are so cute and soft that you just want to hug them, they are prey animals and are generally wary of humans. If handled properly they will get used to you but will generally not come running to be stroked like a dog or cat.
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Do any of these animals make good pets?

Outragehisss...Pets
Most of the animals at Outragehisss...Pets do NOT make good pets, but there are a few that do. Before we even get started with defining what makes "a good pet," if you truly are interested in owning an exotic animal, the first question that needs to be answered is "What laws and regulations govern what animals in your state and country?" You need to be very thorough in this investigation and cover state, county, municipal, and local zoning regulations.
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Do alpacas make good pets?

Alpacas of Ohio, Alpaca Questions
Most alpacas are gentle and cooperative with humans. Children especially love these huggable little creatures, and the feeling is mutual. Alpacas seem to exhibit a special warmth in their reactions to humans. They are usually very tame and can be enjoyed in parades, as therapy animals in nursing homes and hospitals, as 4-H projects, and in their official roles as farm mascots. It is best to use pet quality, gelded males as they derive their value from their fiber, not their breeding ability.
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Do Greyhounds make good pets?

GPA Rocky Mountain - FAQ's
Greyhounds are highly intelligent, adaptable dogs who after a brief time, easily adjust to their new environment. They are quick to learn, eager to please and love attention. They are a "people" dog. The Greyhound's devotion to his owner is legendary. Greyhounds are grateful for their new homes and reward their owners with never-ending affection. Raised with their litter mates where they needed to compete for affection, as pets they thrive on being the center of attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they make excellent pets for the right people. It really depends upon who will be responsible for the animal. Ferrets do not make good pets for very young children. We would recommend that from 12 years upward is a reasonable age to start owning a ferret. But you must remember that it is a long term commitment. Ferrets may live for 10 years or more. Because they are so agile, people who have limited mobility might find a ferret unmanageable.
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Dogo Canario Club of America - FAQs
This depends on what you consider a good pet for you. The Dogo Canario makes an exceptional pet for the right home. They are obedient, loyal and bond very strongly with their owners. They thrive on the attention of their human families. They are a dominant breed and do require that the owners be as assertive as they are. This does not mean that you must strong arm your dog into submission, but rather that you must be able to set firm limitations on your dogs and earn their respect.
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Do they make good family pets?

British Chihuahua Club
Depends on the family. Chihuahuas may be small, but they are all dog, they have bodily functions, they are not ornaments and they are certainly not toys. The majority of Chihuahuas are wary of small children because instinctively they seem to be aware they are vulnerable. If parents recognise their responsibilities to both child and Chihuahua they can co-exist happily.
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Why is it a good idea to microchip pets?

Firehall 4 Animal Hospital : FAQ
Having a microchip ID implanted is one of the safest forms of pet identification! One in three pets will get lost during their lifetime. Without ID, 90% of pets are not returned to their owners. Collars and tags are a great way to identify lost pets, but they can easily come off or be removed. Microchipping is permanent, completely unalterable and does not change or harm the appearance of the animal in any way. The procedure is safe, inexpensive, fast and virtually painless for your pet.
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Are they good with small pets and other animals?

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The BMC was bred as a homestead dog that would protect its family and home against intruders. This means that a well-bred BMC is territorial. Most BMCs off their "turf" work well with other dogs, hunting or herding stock, but on their family property will chase the same dog away. Their turf can be viewed by the dog as the family's home, land, truck, or sometimes proximity to "their person".
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Do penguins make good pets?

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Frequently Asked Questions
No. They need to be kept in groups, and they don't do well unless they're kept in large enclosures with filtered air, controlled temperatures, fresh saltwater and dry surfaces to stand on. They also require lots of fresh fish to eat. It's better to enjoy penguins at your local aquarium or zoo.
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Do monkeys make good pets?

TNPRC: FAQ
The practice of keeping monkeys as pets is inhumane to the animals and potentially dangerous to people. Monkeys are so highly intelligent, social and emotionally complex animals that their needs cannot be met easily by human owners. Keeping a monkey as a pet can result in permanent emotional and/or physical damage to the animal and in behaviors that are potentially dangerous to humans. Monkeys can also carry diseases that are fatal to humans.
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What are ferrets? Do they make good pets?

Ferret FAQ - All Parts
Ferrets are domestic animals, cousins of weasels, skunks and otters. (Other relatives include minks, ermines, stoats, badgers, black-footed ferrets, polecats, and fishers.) They are not rodents; taxonomically they're in between cats and dogs, a little closer to dogs. They are friendly and make excellent pets. If you've never met one before, the easiest way to think of them is somewhere between cats and dogs in personality, but rather smaller.
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Do ducks make good pets?

Liveducks.com | FAQ's
Absolutely, but it takes a disciplined person to be a duck owner. Ducks require far more upkeep and a bigger commitment than a dog or cat. Our article "Are You Ready for a Duck?" is a must read if you've never owned a duck. Read stories from duck owners to find out from other duck owners what's really involved in caring for a duck.
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Do primates make good pets?

Primate Info Net: AskPrimate FAQ
In general exotic animals are not recommended as pets. According to Advisory Memorandum No. 65 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-human primates are NOT admissible into the U.S. as "pets." Once primates are in the USA their use as pets is governed by state and local jurisdictions--and these vary greatly. Some states require a permit for certain species of animals.
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