The best-known species of hamster is the golden or Syrian hamster , which is the type most commonly kept as pets. It is also sometimes
called a "fancy" hamster. Pet stores also have taken to calling them "honey bears", "panda bears", "black bears", "European black bears", "polar bears", "teddy bears", and "Dalmatian", depending on their coloration.eral variations, including long-haired varieties, grow hair several centimeters long and often require special care. British zoologist Leonard Goodwin claimed most hamsters kept in the United Kingdom were descended from the colony he introduced for medical research purposes during the Second World War
Other hamsters kept as pets are the various species of "dwarf hamster". Campbell's dwarf hamster is the most common — they are also sometimes called "Russian dwarfs"; however, many hamsters are from Russia, so this ambiguous name does not distinguish them from other species appropriately. The coat of the Djungarian or winter-white Russian dwarf hamster turns almost white during winter (when the hours of daylight decrease). The Roborovski hamster is extremely small and fast, making it difficult to keep as a pet. The Chinese hamster, although not technically a true "dwarf hamster", is the only hamster with a prehensile tail (about 4 cm long) —most hamsters have very short, nonprehensile tails.
Many breeders also show their hamsters, so breed towards producing a good, healthy, show hamster with a view to keeping one or two
themselves, so quality and temperament are of vital importance when planning the breeding.
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called a "fancy" hamster. Pet stores also have taken to calling them "honey bears", "panda bears", "black bears", "European black bears", "polar bears", "teddy bears", and "Dalmatian", depending on their coloration.eral variations, including long-haired varieties, grow hair several centimeters long and often require special care. British zoologist Leonard Goodwin claimed most hamsters kept in the United Kingdom were descended from the colony he introduced for medical research purposes during the Second World War
Other hamsters kept as pets are the various species of "dwarf hamster". Campbell's dwarf hamster is the most common — they are also sometimes called "Russian dwarfs"; however, many hamsters are from Russia, so this ambiguous name does not distinguish them from other species appropriately. The coat of the Djungarian or winter-white Russian dwarf hamster turns almost white during winter (when the hours of daylight decrease). The Roborovski hamster is extremely small and fast, making it difficult to keep as a pet. The Chinese hamster, although not technically a true "dwarf hamster", is the only hamster with a prehensile tail (about 4 cm long) —most hamsters have very short, nonprehensile tails.
Many breeders also show their hamsters, so breed towards producing a good, healthy, show hamster with a view to keeping one or two
themselves, so quality and temperament are of vital importance when planning the breeding.
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If you have any questions please contact me