Winter White Dwarf Hamsters?

Question

I want to get a Dwarf Hamsters but I'm not sure witch one is the best? In best I mean nicest and non-allergenic.

Answer 1

THE FOUR TYPES OF HAMSTERS YOU MAY FIND IN A PET STORE ARE:

1. THE CAMPBELLS RUSSIAN HAMSTER: Also known as the "Russian Dwarf Hamster" or the "Djungarian Hamster" and sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Siberian Hamster". The Campbells breed of Dwarf hamster is by far the most common found in pet stores.

2. THE WINTER WHITE RUSSIAN HAMSTER: Also known as the Siberian Hamster. This hamster is almost identical to the Campbells variety but is not as common in pet stores, and is actually a completely different subspecies. If you don't know if you have a Campbells or a Winter White continue reading below and we'll tell you how to identify the difference.

3. THE ROBOROVSKI HAMSTER: Hamster variety #3 are also known sometimes as "Robs" and are the smallest of the dwarf varieties. They have recently become more popular though they are still relatively rare in pet stores due to the fact that they haven't been domesticated as long as the Campbells varitey.

4. THE CHINESE HAMSTER: Chinese hamsters are sometimes also called the "mouse-like" or "rat-like" hamster because of it's longer tail.

RUSSIAN CAMPBELL!!Unlike other hamster species, especially the Syrian hamsters, the male may play an active role in birth and rearing. He may assist the female in pulling pups from the birth canal, cleaning them, and ensuring the new mother has enough to eat. He may also guard them while the female is away from the nest. Since the pair is likely to mate again quickly, the male should be separated from the female before birth unless more pups are desired and the female is fit enough for a repeat pregnancy.

Like other hamsters, the Campbell's Russian dwarf will eat its young in certain emergency (or perceived emergency) situations, such as a protein deficiency in the mother or a threat toward the young. "Threat" may include anything from a predator (including a re-introduced father) to a habitat that the parent hamster does not believe will provide adequate size, covering, food, or water for its new inhabitants.

Unlike Syrian hamsters, Campbell's dwarfs are sociable and may be kept in colonies. If the hamsters are introduced at a young age, generally younger than eight weeks, they will often happily coexist in same- or mixed-s*x groups. (Note that mixed-s*x groups should be avoided as hamsters are lively breeders.) Contrary to some claims, the hamsters do not have to be related to live together peacefully. Some Campbell's dwarfs live together for long periods of time, such as over a year, only to eventually and unexpectedly end up fighting to the point of requiring separation. Pet owners should plan for the possibility of providing additional accommodations should this occur.

Campbell's dwarfs are crepuscular, meaning that they are most active at dawn and at dusk.