I'd like to own a ferret.  My friend had some cute ones
I love ferrets! They have a lifespan of 7 to 10 years which is on par with some dog breeds. 
Wow I did not know they lived so long.  They are funny to watch
They are! They were originally used for hunting rabbits, which is not quite as funny to watch.
wow.  I did not realize they were hunting animals
Yeah! They were domesticated around 2500 years ago which is insane! What color ferret would you like to get?
I thought they only came in brown?  Do they have other colors?
For sure! I have seen brown, black, tan and white colored ones. You have to be vigilant about hiding your valuables when you own one.
really?  Do they like to steal things?
They LOVE to steal things! Their name, ferret, comes from the Latin word Furritus which means little thief!