Species

Here are different kinds of hamsters!

Picture of a Dwarf Roborovski eating a snack.

Dwarf Roborovski

The Dwarf Roborovski is a nocturnal hamster who grows up to two inches long, and only weights an ounce. Although most of them don't particularly enjoy being around humans, they tend to get along with other Robos.

Picture of a Syrian hamster with a brocoli.

Syrian / Golden

The Syrian hamster (sometimes known as the Golden hamster) is the largest and most common breed of hamster in the household. Syrians can weigh nearly five times as much as any other breed. Their size makes them easier to handle, which makes Syrians better suited for new hamster owners. However, Syrians are much more territorial, meaning they should be kept alone rather than with other hamsters.

Winter White Dwarf hamster

Winter White Dwarf

The Winter white dwarf hamster (also known as the Russian dwarf hamster) are way smaller than Syrian hamsters, but they make up for it by being super friendly and easy to tame. They're pretty smart too — their fur changes from a light gray or brown to white in the winter so they can blend in with the snow. They usually weigh less than two ounces. Plus, they're really chill with both people and other winter white hamsters, which makes them a top pick for both newbie and experienced hamster owners.

Chinese Hamster eating

Chinese

The Chinese hamster might be small, but it definitely stand out with their super cute long tails and a black stripe running down their backs. Just like other hamsters, they're pretty chill and don't need a ton of maintenance. Even though they're tiny, they still need a spacious setup and lots of chew toys to keep their teeth and little legs in good shape.