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Revision as of 13:41, 5 August 2009

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SMALL RODENT SECTION



Hamster Species Relative Sizes
1.Mesocricetus auratus - Syrian Hamster
2.Cricetulus griseus - Chinese Hamster
3.Phodopus sungorus - Russian Dwarf
4.Phodopus roborovskii - Roborovskii

Overview

  • There are two common types of Hamster kept as pets, Syrians and Dwarfs. The examples below have been derived from the "Hamster Society". Further information can be found at http://www.hamsoc.org.uk. The examples below do not represent all breeds of Hamster but are those that are most commonly encountered in the UK.


Syrians


Colour Varieties



Coat Varietes



Coat Patterns



Dwarf


Russian Campbell

  • Russian Campbells are the most common form of Dwarf hamster and are noted for shorter tails and furry feet. Males are slightly larger than females.