How Do You Locate Long-Haired Fancy Hamsters?
Due to their fluffy, teddy bear-like appearance, long-haired hamsters are usually in high demand among both rodent enthusiasts and the general public. Also known as angora or fancy hamsters, they are part of the Syrian hamster variety and their long coats are available in a wide assortment of colors and patterns. They can usually be found in most pet stores that sell small animals but, if not, there are other ways to track down one of these critters. In fact, some breeders specialize specifically in long-haired hamsters. Visit pet stores in your area to determine the local availability of long-haired fancy hamsters for sale. Look at the coat of the hamster to determine if it is a long- or short-haired hamster. Long-haired hamsters appear to have a skirt of hair around their hind quarters. Pet store associates that lack sufficient knowledge regarding the animal species they sell may mislabel a hamster as being “fancy,” when it is really one of the smaller, dwarf hamster varieties. Conta
