From the Beyond Zork manual
Minx is an irresistibly cuddly animal which shares all the most ingratiating characteristics of kittens, koala bears, and piglets.
Minxes are highly prized for their ability to find and root out Chocolate Truffles from the ground, and will eagerly devour them if given the opportunity.
Some peasant hunters in the Thriff area keep minxes as pets, although they do not always treat them as well as they deserve.