Would you get a Guinea Pig for Two Russian Dwarf Hamster???

Question

I have had both Dwarf Hamsters and Guinea Pigs. what do you prefer???

Answer 1

The guinea pigs - that's why I have 8 :)

They are the best rodent.... yes, even better than rats!

THEY DON'T SMELL ABBY! Have you even had guinea pigs? No!

Answer 2

i prefer hamsters because theyre smaller, cleaner, and more friendly, believe it or not!

Answer 3

yes drawf hamsters are trouble and guinea pigs are nice fun and social

Answer 4

dwarfs don't live that long but i have always liked hamsters more than Guinea pigs

Answer 5

I had a guinea pig once but he smelled horrible but i still loved him! Also I have had dwraf hamsters they are very cute but arent very entrtaining after a while. I say pet rats the person kinda on the top says they arent fun I love mine they are the best robent pets I ever owned!

Answer 6

I would say a pair of guinea pigs (they're social and do better in groups). Why get a guinea pig?

* They are inexpensive. Guinea pigs themselves are around $20 and food and toys are not much more. I'd say $200 startup fees and $15/month.

* They don't bite.

* They like to be petted (just not held)

* They can be potty trained with persistance.

* They are easier to clean up after.

* They make cute little oinky sounds.

* You can brush them and let them run around on your floor.

* You can feed them a lot of different fruits and veggies.

* They live 8 years (5 years longer than hamsters!).

* They are sociable and actually like people (most).

* Some can learn to recognize their name.

* They don't smell bad if you clean the cage regularly.

* Their lips are CUTE!!

* They don't chew AS MUCH as hamsters.

Why NOT to get a guinea pig:

* Vet bills can be expensive.

* Cage can get smelly if not cleaned regularly enough.

* Commercial cages are somewhat expensive.

* They shed.

* Most don't like to be held.

* They are fast and hard to catch.

* They p**p A LOT!!

* They chew up anything plastic in their cages.

* More work than a hamster.

* More expensive than a hamster.

Hamsters are also a good choice though

Why to get a hamster:

* Very easy to maintain.

* Some are cuddly.

* Cute.

* Love fresh veggies.

* Inexpensive.

* Don't smell too bad.

* If you get a long haired one you can brush it.

* You can watch them run around in their play balls.

Why NOT to get a hamster:

* A lot are aggressive.

* Hard to find should they escape their cage.

* Their bites hurt.

* They are messy.

* They do not live long (4 years max).

* Can't be potty trained.

* Smell bad if cage isn't cleaned regularly.

* Destructive.

It really depends on what you want in a pet..do you want something that is cheap, easy to care for, and that you can sorta play with? If cost is an issue, then get a hamster. Do you want something cute, cuddly, but more maintainance than a hamster? Then get a guinea pig.

On a side note....if you're worried about the cost for a guinea pig cage, don't be! C&C cages are very easy to make, customizable, spacious, easy to clean, and are really cheap to make. Check out http://www.cavycages.com

^^ Most people actually recommend C&C cages (including me) over commercial cages because pet store cages are "glorified litterboxes". They just aren't big enough for guinea pigs.

Hope this helps!

EDIT: ALSO, I forgot to mention, hamsters are nocturnal so if you want to be awake all night because of your hamster running on his squeaky wheel, then get a hamster. They do not like to be waken up during the day. Guinea pigs sleep at night so you can handle them during the day.

Answer 7

THE GUINEA PIG!!!! dwarf hamsters only live for 2 yrs!!!!!

Answer 8

Dwarf hamster definitely

Guinea pigs smell reallyyyyy bad

Answer 9

GUINEA PIG POWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Guinea pigs are adorable and fun and awesome and ect. (because i would just keep going on and on like i am)

they can comfort u when u r feelin down AND u can't have arguements!

They communicate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Hamsterz: Not too crazy bout them (never had 'em)

They CAN bite u (i am not trying to offend u hamster luvrs)

AND There are aLOT more hamsters being taken home than guineas! The guinea pigs r over populatin!

Answer 10

i have 2 guinea pigs and they are cute,fun,playful and lovable

i think that dwarf hamster are cute too but i prefer guinea pigs!