What are the different types of hamsters available?
There are actually a great variety of hamsters available worldwide but only 5 are really kept as pets to any degree. The different breeds of hamsters available as pets are : • the Syrian or Golden Hamsters. As their name implies, Syrian hamsters originated from Syria. And whilst they are also called ‘golden hamsters’ there is a great deal more variety in color than just the gold. They are very territorial and most hamster breeders would suggest that you keep just one Syrian hamster on its own – as they start to get very aggressive towards each other from 8 weeks of age. The Syrian hamster is by far the most commonly kept hamsters as pets. • Chinese hamsters – these hamsters originate from China and Mongolia. At first glance, these hamsters look more mouse like than other hamsters. They are a rarity in the hamster world and are reputed to be hard to breed. Chinese hamsters are rather flighty things and are experienced climbers. These hamsters (unlike the Syrian hamsters) are usually kep
