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Harry Hamster. Information about hamsters.Dwarf Hamsters as Pets
Dwarf hamsters as pets - There are several dwarf hamster species available in the UK through pet shops and specialist breeders. Before you venture off in search of your pet dwarf hamster you should get to know the differences between the species. It may be helpful to identify them by description as well as visually.
A long, slim, mouse like hamster with a 3 cm tail. Body length to 10 cm. Colour variations occur now, from pale beige to the colour shown, with a light 'stripe' down the middle of the back.
The most commonly available dwarf hamster. The largest of the dwarf hamsters. A well rounded hamster with a short blunt head with small ears and large eyes. Body length 8 – 10 cm. Now occurring in light grey to the colour shown, with an obvious 'stripe down the middle of the bach. Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster: Similar to Campbell’s but has the ability to change colour during the cold winter months. Less rounded with a longer face and more prominent eyes. Body length 7 – 9 cm Roborovski’s Hamster: The smallest dwarf hamster available. Body length to 5 cm and looks more like a baby hamster or miniature.  |
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Dwarf
hamsters as pets need gentle handling. This makes it an unsuitable first pet
for a very young child. The person handling the dwarf hamster must we aware of
the amount of pressure they are exerting on the body of this tiny creature. We
suggest that the age of six or even seven should be the youngest age for anyone
handling any dwarf hamsters.
The Chinese Dwarf Hamster: 
Campbell’s Russian Dwarf Hamster:
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