I know this is a very common question, as I ask myself this all the time! As some of you may know, I am thinking of adding a furry friend to my family but am not 100% on it right now. However, it is never to early to do research! Before I begin, let me just say that there are many different types of hamsters, and these are only a few! From my research, however, I have found these two are the most common. So, if you need help deciding which hamster you think best suites your life, I hope this helps you out!
Dwarfs:
- Dwarfs are much smaller, hence the name! They can grow to be about 3 – 4 inches long
- They need a minimum of 360 square inches of space
- Dwarfs, in some cases, can cost less
- They take a longer time to be tamed
- When tamed, they are very loyal
- They are much quicker than Syrians
- They tend to be more active
- They can be paired with other Dwarfs (in SOME cases – be cautious!)
- They come in a smaller variety of colors and patterns
- Better for more experienced owners
Syrians:
- They are larger than Dwarfs at about 5 – 7 inches
- They need a habitat that is larger than the minimum!
- They can be a little more expensive
- They are very easily tamed
- They are easier to handle
- They tend to be slower
- They tend to be less active
- They should never be paired with other hamsters!
- They come in a huge variety of colors and patterns
- Better for beginners
So there you have it! Thanks for reading! I hope I helped you with your decision on the hamster you may get, or, if your just reading this for research or just for fun, I hope you learned something new!
Remember to comment if you have any questions or concerns on your small animal!
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