i wasnt sure about this cross at first until i saw them work, they were excellent workers thinner than normal ferrets but pure muscle if they get a hold of a rabbit its killed very quikley they really like to get stuck into to stubborn rabbits. they were as soft as any normal well handled ferret. they also add great looks to the normal polecat being thery dark and having a great mask. thats just my opinion ive only seen my friends ferrets work so other people might have different opinions on this type. these were pure poleys i saw working not half crosses, and i thought it woudld suit my jill