different hamster types
The Chinese hamster is less common than the other types of hamster. They are similar in size, speed and agility to dwarf hamsters but are easier to handle as they will grip onto your fingers with their paws.
The Syrian hamster, or golden hamster, is the most popular choice of pet hamster due to its low cost, ease of care and the many different color variations available. They are also generally easy to tame and, due to their large size, they are the easiest hamster to handle.
Life Span: 2 - 3 Years. The most well known species of hamster is the Syrian or Golden Hamster and they are the species that are most commonly kept as pets. There are several different colour variations and there are also long-haired varieties. They are known by several different names, depending on their colour, which include; golden hamster, fancy hamster, honey bears, panda bears, black bears, european black bears, polar bears, teddy bears and dalmatian. Syrian Hamsters have an inquisitive nature and they make ideal first pets for children.
The Winter White hamster (Phodoppus Sungorus) is one of the several dwarf hamster breeds that make for suitable small pets. This breed is also known as the Western, Siberian, White Russian and even the Furry Footed Hamster.