What's the difference between a Siberian hamster and a Russian hamster?

Answer 1

Siberian hamsters can be also known as "Russian winter white dwarf hamsters". Since they are a dwarf breed, they will live shorter than the Russian hamster. 11/2 - 21/2 years.

Russian hamsters (not dwarf) are twice as large as dwarf Siberian Hamsters. They live 1 - 31/2 years. There are many different breeds of Russian Hamsters.

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Answer 2

The correct names for the breeds are Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute.

A Siberian Husky has blue eyes and will be smaller in build than an Alaskan Malamute. An Alaskan Malamute generally also has a denser coat.

In general their coat colours and markings are very similiar.

Answer 3

Siberian Huskies can make good family dogs, they just need some training because they are very active dogs. Alaskan Malamutes are bigger and I've noticed, that they have more wider heads than Huskies. Huskies tend to have blue eyes and Malamutes are brown. There is only one type of Husky, that's their name. Let me get back at you with a video of both the breeds, so come back on my question in a minute for the videos.

Answer 4

The answer to this question really depends on what you mean by "eskimo dog." There are two different recognized breeds with that name (the American Eskimo dog and the Canadian Eskimo dog). The term "eskimo dog" also refers to any type of long-haired dog used for sled pulling in Arctic regions which includes Huskies (not the Siberian Husky breed of dog but rather the dogs used for sled racing; they are generically referred to as huskies) and Alaskan Malamutes. A short description of Alaskan Malamutes, American Eskimo dogs, Canadian Eskimo dogs and Siberian Huskies is below.

• Alaskan Malamutes-While similar in appearance to the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamutes are stronger and have more endurance over longer periods than Siberian Huskies. They are also larger and have fluffier coats.
• American Eskimo dog-These dogs were actually never used for sled pulling of any kind. They originated in Germany and are members of Spitz family (the same family that Pomeranians, Canadian Eskimo dogs and others belong to). American Eskimo dogs were originally bred to be guard dogs but have been bred to be pets instead while keeping their valiant nature.
• Canadian Eskimo dog-These are the dogs that Canadians living in arctic regions would often use as a method of transportation. Like the Alaskan Malamute, Canadian Eskimo dogs are strong and not built for speed but rather for endurance. They are also one of North America's oldest indigenous Dog Breeds.
• Siberian Husky-Lighter and more agile than Alaskan Malamutes or Canadian Eskimo dogs, Siberian Huskies were often used in sled races rather than as a means of long distance transportation. Originating in Siberia, they are well equipped to handle the cold temperatures that arctic regions bring although today, they are more often seen and used as pets than in sled racing competitions.

Answer 5

Siberian hamsters and Russian hamsters are actually the same species, Phodopus sungorus. "Siberian" and "Russian" are just common names used interchangeably to refer to this species. Both types are small, furry rodents native to northern Asia with similar physical characteristics and behaviors.