Hamsters are as popular today as years ago. These small, hairy rodents have been a must have pet over the last few decades in the U. S.. There are many hamster types available for sale. The most popular breed was discovered in Syria. The Syrian hamster was the first to be used in a laboratory laboratory, and the first to be trained and kept as a pet. The Syrian hamster is referred to as the 'teddy bear" hamster, the golden hamster, and the fancy hamster. It is the biggest breed, at an average full-grown length of 6 inches long. It is a solitary pet and should never be housed with another male or female. Syrian hamsters that live in the same cage are prone to fight.
Dward Hamster Species
After the original discovery of the Golden hamster, new breeds were found in other parts of the Far East and the Middle East.
Roborovsky's dwarf hamster, the Chinese Hamster and Campbell's dwarf hamster are all 'dwarf ' hamster breeds and are all found as pets. These species aren't technically 'dwarfs' but are referred to as such because of their smaller size relative to the Syrian. Campbell's tiny hamster has tiny ears and a narrow dorsal dark fur stripe down the back. The Roborovsky's dwarf hamster, or 'Robo' hamster, is the smallest of the dwarf breeds. It has patches of white fur above both eyes and doesn't have the dorsal dark fur stripe found on other tiny breeds. The Chinese hamster is extensive and thinner than the other types of hamsters and looks more like a mouse than a hamster. It also is the sole hamster species that have a long prehensile tail.
Other Hamster Breeds
Different kinds of Goldens also exist, such as. the Angora, which is well known for males that have a longer, rich looking coat. The black bear hamster is compared to the Angora, differing in the sense that the coat colour is black, and temperament is more docile.
How Breeds are DifferentDifferences in species and breeds is basically the overall size, coat type and colour. Biology and behavior are the same between the different types of hamsters, with 1 or 2 exceptions. The main difference between the Syrian hamster and the dwarf breed is size. The Syrian reaches a typical size of 6 inches long. The dwarf species only grow to, on average, 2-3 inches in length, making them half the length of the Syrian. The other significant difference between the Syrian hamster and the dwarf hamster is that, while the Syrian is a strictly solitary and shouldn't be housed with others, the dwarfs are more friendly and will put up with being housed with other dwarf hamsters. However,, all hamsters should be watched closely for aggressive behavior when housed together, especially when originally introduced.
Dward Hamster Species
After the original discovery of the Golden hamster, new breeds were found in other parts of the Far East and the Middle East.
Roborovsky's dwarf hamster, the Chinese Hamster and Campbell's dwarf hamster are all 'dwarf ' hamster breeds and are all found as pets. These species aren't technically 'dwarfs' but are referred to as such because of their smaller size relative to the Syrian. Campbell's tiny hamster has tiny ears and a narrow dorsal dark fur stripe down the back. The Roborovsky's dwarf hamster, or 'Robo' hamster, is the smallest of the dwarf breeds. It has patches of white fur above both eyes and doesn't have the dorsal dark fur stripe found on other tiny breeds. The Chinese hamster is extensive and thinner than the other types of hamsters and looks more like a mouse than a hamster. It also is the sole hamster species that have a long prehensile tail.
Other Hamster Breeds
Different kinds of Goldens also exist, such as. the Angora, which is well known for males that have a longer, rich looking coat. The black bear hamster is compared to the Angora, differing in the sense that the coat colour is black, and temperament is more docile.
How Breeds are DifferentDifferences in species and breeds is basically the overall size, coat type and colour. Biology and behavior are the same between the different types of hamsters, with 1 or 2 exceptions. The main difference between the Syrian hamster and the dwarf breed is size. The Syrian reaches a typical size of 6 inches long. The dwarf species only grow to, on average, 2-3 inches in length, making them half the length of the Syrian. The other significant difference between the Syrian hamster and the dwarf hamster is that, while the Syrian is a strictly solitary and shouldn't be housed with others, the dwarfs are more friendly and will put up with being housed with other dwarf hamsters. However,, all hamsters should be watched closely for aggressive behavior when housed together, especially when originally introduced.
About the Author:
Cathy "cat" Doggins has authored multiple articles on birds, hamsters and lizard information. When not caring for her pets like these, Cathy helps as a volunteer at local pet shelters and cares for her growing collection of dwarf and golden hamsters.
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