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*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.
 
*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.
*Other breed and showingf information can also be found at the UK "National Hamster Council" at http://www.hamsters-uk.org/.
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*Other breed and showing information can also be found at the UK "National Hamster Council" at http://www.hamsters-uk.org/.
 
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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 (Phodopus sungorus)

  • Russian Campbell hamsters are the most common form of Dwarf hamster and are noted for shorter tails and furry feet. Males are slightly larger than females. Most Campbells have the same appearence as the picture far left below, although modern breeding does give other colours such as the Blue Fawn. Therefore many of the standard colour examples above are also seen in Campbells hamsters. Coat types usually are either short haired or satin.
  • Coat types usually are either short haired or satin.


Chinese Hamster (Cricetulus griseus)

  • Chinese hamsters have long, thin bodies and relatively long tails. They are very territorial, with females being more aggressive than males. Therefore they should usually be housed individually.