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long haired syrian hamsters have long hair... short haired syrian hamsters have short hair

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Will your Syrian hamster kill your fancy hamster?

'Fancy' hamsters are just Syrian hamsters with interesting fur. Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures, and will fight against another. Do not put them together.


Do short hair Syrian hamster have pouches?

Syrian Hamsters have pouches, it does not matter how long their fur is.


Are Syrian and teddybear hamsters the same?

No.Teddy bears have long fur, while Syrians have short.


Are golden hamsters more aggresssive than angora hamsters?

Angora hamsters are Syrian (Golden) Hamsters. They just have a special fur variant.


What causes hamsters fur to become shaggy?

It is natural for Teddy Bear hamsters ( Syrians ) and for Fancy hamsters.


How come a fancy hamster is not on the list of all the hamsters in the world?

The correct name for a pet hamster (not including the dwarf varieties) is a Syrian, or Golden Hamster. There are many unofficial names for the species, some refer to colouration, 'black bear hamster' for example. Some refer to fur style, like 'teddy bear hamster', or a mixture, 'fancy hamster'. However none of these are actual species in of themselves, they are all Syrian Hamsters.


When do hamsters shed?

Hamsters shed their fur every few months, usually in the spring and fall. This shedding process helps them get rid of old fur and prepare for changes in temperature. It's normal for hamsters to shed and grow new fur throughout their lives.


Do Syrian hamsters act the same waye as teddy bear hamsters?

Pretty much, the only difference is that teddy bear hamsters have longer fur


What color is Syrian?

Syrian hamsters aka golden hamsters, come in a wide variety of colors and patterns and fur lengths. All of the larger hamsters (about the size of a 12 yr old's hand) are Syrian hamsters. "Teddy Bear" and "Black Bear" hamsters are examples of breeds of Syrian hamsters. I have breed brown, black, white, cream, and even red syrian's. Though the 'traditional' syrian (50's era) was brown with dark flashes on the cheek pouches, and a gray belly. A little later the white belly became popular.


How can your hamsters make babies?

Make sure you breed only hamsters that you have had for a long time, longer than 6 months.Good hamsters to breed are Syrian Hamsters. Get hamsters that are in good health, with glossy eyes and smooth fur. Slowly get the male and female hamster accustomed to each other and after about a week, there will be baby hamsters.


Is there a difference between a teddy bear hamster and a bear hamster?

No, teddy bear hamsters are Syrian hamsters.


Is there such a hamster called a long haired dwarf hamster?

There is a breed of hamster called the long-haired Syrian hamster, not classified as a dwarf. These hamsters have longer fur compared to the short-haired Syrians. The dwarf hamster species, which includes the Campbell's, Winter White, Roborovski, and Chinese hamsters, typically have shorter fur.