What Breeds of Pet Hamsters Are There?

1 Common Breeds of Pet Hamsters

1. Pudding hamster: The pudding hamster belongs to the short-eared hamster and is a breed developed in Japan. Its coat color is very pure, with jet-black eyes, and it looks very cute overall. The pudding hamster likes to forage and move at night, and its personality is very gentle, but it also has a very strong sense of possession of its own territory. If the hair on its back is orange or gold, it is called a yellow pudding; if the hair on its back is milky white, it is called a white pudding.

2. Chinchilla: The chinchilla, also called the long-haired velvet rat, is a vulnerable species. The front half of the chinchilla is very much like a rabbit, and the back half is like a mouse; it looks very much like the Totoro in Miyazaki’s anime, with large round ears, bright eyes, and long whiskers on both sides of the nose, and strong jumping ability. Raising a chinchilla requires choosing a taller cage to facilitate its jumping and activities.

3. Black bear hamster: The black bear hamster gets its name because its shape and coat color resemble a black bear. Its whole body fur is black, but shows reddish-brown under sunlight. The black bear hamster is a bit smaller than ordinary hamsters, and is basically all artificially bred. The black bear hamster may bite people, but it varies from hamster to hamster; some black bear hamsters are also very docile.

4. Milk tea hamster: The milk tea hamster has light gray fur, with relatively uniform color, black eyes, and looks very much like pearl milk tea. The milk tea hamster is relatively lazy and not very sensitive to external stimuli, often making people feel it is a bit silly, but the milk tea hamster is indeed very beautiful. The milk tea hamster prefers plant-based foods, such as weeds and seeds.

5. Silver fox hamster: The silver fox hamster has silver-white fur, with cheek pouches on both sides that can store food. The silver fox hamster’s appearance is also very cute, and it is not difficult to raise, making it suitable for beginners. The owner can speak softly to it next to the cage, and it will slowly remember the owner’s voice and breath.

There are many types of pet hamsters, and you can choose according to your ability and conditions, but you must be responsible for the hamster to the end. If you want to continue learning about hamster care, you can also consult an online pet doctor.