They have short, wide heads with tiny round ears. Their tail is barely visible, and their feet are furred. Their fur is thick, with a dense undercoat, and the natural color is brownish grey with a grey undercoat. They come in a number of colors including Normal, Albino, Argent, Opal, and Platinum, and two coat types, Normal and Satin. Dwarf Hamsters are friendly animals and are happy in groups or pairs.
Dwarfs tend to squabble a bit from time to time making a lot of noise.
However, they're not likely to actually hurt each other. Both varieties of hamster are popular as pets. Thanks to their cost and small size, they're an ideal child's first pet. If treated well, they will be very friendly and tame. Both varieties of hamster require the same nutrition and care - only personality traits differ.