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Prairie Dogs are small rodents that are native to multiple parts of the United States. They spend most of their days building and caring for their extensive tunnel systems. They are extremely social animals and live in very large colonies. Even in the wild a prairie dog will spend much of its youth playing like puppies with each other as a social bonding technique. In the wild they are considered pests and are often killed or exterminated. 

​« PDs are so intelligent that behaviorists have yet to devise tests to determine just how bright they are…. A PD will fling itself on a pit bull in your defense.  » Bringing a Prairie Dog Pup into Your Home »,  2001

Prairie dogs are surprisingly adorable and can make great companion pets. Despite their name, they are not dogs at all but rodents actually closely related to the flying squirrel. Prairie dogs have been kept as captive pets for many decades. One main reason prairie dogs are so popular is because of their huge and distinct personalities.

Many of our customers have more than one prairie dog, and we encourage small same-sex colonies. Prairie dogs make great fun pets in the right environment. A few negative aspects to consider about prairie dogs are they are destructive and require a special large indoor enclosure. If you think a prairie dog is right for you please read the care info blog and sign up for our notification list at the bottom of this page.