When one looks back on his childhood days, he would relate to most of the household pets one can think of. Especially in certain regions where the trend of adopting hamsters as pets is more prominent, a person would have had more chances to come across these creatures either at school or at home. The hamster is one of the species whose popularity is slowly skyrocketing. There are several different species available. If one looks at the list of these, one can find popular and interesting dwarf hamster breeds. Although smaller than the normal hamster you see at the local pet house, there is something about it that appeals.
The world of hamsters is receiving new additions due to the advent of technology, but still, the dwarf hamster which has four types, is the most famous. The four types are the Campbell’s Russian hamster, the Siberian hamster, the Roborovski hamster, and the Chinese hamster. Among these, the Chinese hamster is not simply considered as one of the dwarf breeds. It even stands below the pack of rat-like hamsters due to its longer tail, which is clearly unique to its breed.
When you look at hamsters in a pet store, you never fail to see a dwarf hamster. The most common breed of dwarf hamster that one can find in a pet store is The Campbells Russian Dwarf Hamster. It is popularly called the Djungarian hamster as it is usually seen in an area of Mongolia with the same name.
Some of these species may be popular and some may not. Although the Siberian or Winter White Hamster is not as popular as the Campbell’s Russian Hamster, it is a unique hamster that can change its coat color from a tan color to an almost white coat. To name an attraction of this breed, many would think of the three stripes that the Siberian hamster has on its body, which is possibly its distinction from the other species. But the stripes remain the same even when the color of the fur changes.
What would happen to the other race of the same species, if they don’t get a mention in such articles? The smallest of all breeds and the third of the hamster breeds is the Roborovski hamster. The absence of the dorsal stripe on its body unlike all other breeds is one of the strange features of the Roborovski hamster. This makes it unique from the rest.
After learning about the first three such species, it is mandatory for one to introduce the Chinese hamster now as there are still people who are not willing to classify it in the dwarf hamster category. The latest breed of hamster is known as the Chinese hamster and shares some characteristics with a normal rat, such as a short nose and slightly elongated tail. Despite the fact that it belongs to other groups of hamsters, it is still usually placed in the category of dwarf hamsters.
To conclude, this is a paragraph that is reassuring at least for future owners of this species of hamster. Dwarf hamsters can be great pets for one as they are very soft and comfortable to live with. Still some of these do not comply with the above statement and show their aggressive nature. Its lifespan varies from 2 to 3 years and thus it can bring you both happy and frustrating times as an owner.
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