However, the longer coat on these hamsters can require a bit more care when it comes to. The name hamster comes from the german word for hoard, a reference to their habit of storing huge amounts of food in their cheek pouches. Syrian hamsters have a reputation for being nippy pets. Hairless hamsters benefit from a small amount of nontoxic aloebased lotion rubbed into their skin to keep it soft. Teddy bear hamsters, also known as a long haired, fancy and angora hamster, are a close cousin of the golden syrian breed. Longhaired hamsters can have long, flowing coats or just a few tufts of long hair scattered throughout their body. Syrians are generally docile and are often recommended for first time owners. Syrian hamsters are nocturnal creatures, they sleep for most of the day and become active at dusk. Although they are small and agile they will use their paws to grip onto your fingers and so are easier to handle than dwarf hamsters. If you buy a syrian hamster with long hair, you will need to. Also, feed your hamster a commercial hamster food and be sure to provide access to fresh water at all times. Jan 01, 2015 welcome to my channel all about hamster care. When choosing a cage for your syrian, it is important to choose the largest cage you can, with maximum floor space.
Zoey the hamster makes a recipe from my new book hello jello. Extra care is needed when owning long haired hamsters and they require regular grooming to prevent the fur from becoming dirty and mated. Once owners teach their hamster to welcome their touch, training can go on to include many games with widely available cage toys. Diane kipnis, owner usda licensed class a breeder locate the right pet for your family by browsing our selection of hamsters, rats, and chinchillas. Russian dwarfs are more sociable with their own kind than. If left alone for too long, it will search out an escape route. Syrian hamsters are great family pets and are very easy to handle when they are properly handled. Consult with a veterinarian if a hamsters teeth seem too long. Explore 9 listings for long haired syrian hamster for sale at best prices. Syrian hamster care, facts, colors, life span shorthair. My sister put the two of them together in her hands and they had a short fight. Each hamster is different and while one syrian may be bold and friendly another may be shy and easily frightened. Female long haired syrians dont typically grow very long skirts, but there are some indications that they are long haired.
With their differing personalities and quirky ways, syrian hamsters can be a wonderful choice of pet and are easy to care for once you know their needs. Hamsters are adorable, and if you had one as a kid, you probably remember them being easy pets to care for. That is, of course, because your parents likely took care of your hamster. Keeping and caring for pet syrian hamsters the spruce pets. Syrian or golden hamsters owners guide facts and information. The males and females of this hamster breed have long hair but its the coat of the females that give these fury little gals their name. A syrian hamster has a general lifespan of 2 to 2 and a half years. It is this that gives a male long haired hamster a lovely flowing skirt where a female long haired hamster will simply have a slightly longer coat than a short haired, with a few tufts behind the ears, on the hips and around the rear end. Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorinefree water, changed daily. Long haired syrians were first documented in 1973, but the gene is believed to have appeared in 1972.
Learn tips on caring for your small pet, including species guides and articles for. A longhaired male golden hamster hamsters are very territorial and intolerant of each other. When do my longhaired syrian hamster grow his hair the. Sep 06, 2019 to care for syrian hamsters, start by setting up a roomy cage with bedding made of shredded paper, an exercise wheel, and other accessories. They may enjoy human interaction, but theyre not crazy about other hamsters so should be housed alone. To care for syrian hamsters, start by setting up a roomy cage with bedding made of shredded paper, an exercise wheel, and other accessories. The different syrian hair patterns include roan, banded, and dominant spot. Long haired hamsters and 4 key tips to caring for one. Find male longhaired hamsters for sale at your local petsmart store. Grooming and caring for the coat of a longhair dachshund. Long haired syrians california hamster association. Syrian or golden hamsters owners guide facts and information all about syrian hamsters including care, food, diet, cages, pregnancy, breeding, behavior, toys, wheels, lifespan. Long haired commonly referred to as teddy bear or angora hamsters have longer fur than usual.
Kindle edition by mcmahon, lyndsey, armstrong, ian. The name russian dwarf is used for two different species of hamster. Male long haired syrians have a skirt effect around their bottom section whereas females just have a fluffy all over look. This book has helped me a lot of how to take care of my fancy syrian bear. He is a longhaired syrian hamster who loves to sleep all day and doesnt get up until after 10p most nights. If kept together any longer than that, vicious fighting will break out resulting in.
The only difference between long haired syrians and short haired ones is grooming. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. All syrian hamsters living in captivity today are descendants of a single female and her twelve babies, captured in syria in 1930. I have had 3 hamsters all of which have been adorable, and i have only been bitten once, the first was short hair, the second long, and the third was a dwarf hamster different species. The most common pet hamster, the syrian hamster, also known as the teddy bear hamster or golden hamster, usually grows to. He is a long haired syrian hamster who loves to sleep all day and doesnt get up until after 10p most nights. Dec, 2009 well first off long haired syrian hamsters are teddy bear hamsters, just two different names for them. Chinese hamsters are timid but generally tame and rarely nip, so they are therefore safe to handle. Only male hamsters can develop a long coat, often reaching the length of 3 or 4 inches. See more ideas about cute hamsters, cute animals and syrian hamster. Short haired and long haired teddy bear hamsters are clean and captivating companion animals that are best kept individually. This is the first time i had a long haired hamster and i need some advice in grooming her.
This enables them to carry food back to their nest from far and wide. Due to testosterone, male longhaired syrians have the most beautiful coats of all. Siberian hamster 101 characteristics, feeding, health and more. Dwarf hamster care, syrian hamster care, chinese hamster care and russian hamster care all have many common characteristics. The cute and docile syrian hamster makes a great pet. Line the habitat with 1 to 2 inches of aspen, pine or recycledpaper. The syrian hamster may sometimes be incorrectly referred to as the teddy bear, long haired hamster panda bear, black banded hamster black bear, long or short haired all black hamster and other nick names such as these, depending on their coat and coloration. However, the longer coat on these hamsters can require a bit more care when it comes to grooming. Jan 23, 2017 this little furry guy is oliver named for oliver queen yup, total nerd here for the dark circles around his eyes, or ollie for short. Longhaired syrian hamster for sale male live small pets. However, this trait is usually due to infrequent handling, as this pet is coveted for its docile temperament. As you can imagine, it isnt as easy to care for a hamster as it looked as a kid, but once you get into a groove, you may find that it isnt all that hard either. These hamsters are one and the same breed syrian hamster. Nov 27, 2018 i have a golden short haired syrian hamster named bear and when we adopted him he was in a tank with another short haired syrian hamster.
Syrian hamsters come in several color variations and go by different names, such as goldens, panda, and teddy. These are one of the only types of hamsters that have tails. Position the cage somewhere quiet to prevent your hamster from feeling stressed. If kept together any longer than that, vicious fighting will break out resulting in either serious injury or death. Because the book is detailed it may not be reader friendly for younger children who own hamsters than other hamster starter care books on the market featuring simpler formats. Hamsters make great pets, and are generally easy to take care of. Sprinkle in a few shavings from your hamsters old habitat and your new friend will feel at home right away. So far i have had 3 short hair, 1 teddy bear, and 1 dwarf hamster. Hamster breeds differences, similarities, and choosing the. Syrian hamsters make great pets, there are several coat types and colours, including long and short haired varieties long haired hamsters may need some grooming. Nov 27, 2018 the syrian hamster is the largest of the pet hamster breeds. Teddy bear hamsters are known for the long luscious coats. Several months later my older sister got her own hamster who was also a syrian but he was a long haired syrian. How to care for syrian hamsters with pictures wikihow.
There are several varieties of dwarf hamsters, such as roborovskis and russians, and theyre similar to chinese hamsters but much more commonly found in pet stores. The syrian hamster is the largest of the pet hamster breeds. Jun 11, 2014 these tiny hamsters grow to around 2 to 4 inches 5. Furball critters offers nonbiting dwarf hamsters, long hair syrian hamsters teddy bear, and fancy rats at retail and wholesale prices for families and pet stores.
So far i just been checking for matted fur and knots and removing. This little furry guy is oliver named for oliver queen yup, total nerd here for the dark circles around his eyes, or ollie for short. Long haired dachshunds dont need to be bathed very often, once every three months or so, or more if they get dirty, should be more than enough. Some people use this nick name because of the longer hair coat than the short haired variety. Most pets arrive at shelters because the owner had to move, could no longer afford the pet, had a death in the family, or simply gave up the responsibly of being a care taker for a hamster. This week im showing individual videos of all of my pets so you can be familiar with hem. We are happy that you have decided to adopt a hamster. A male long haired syrian hamster the longhair coat type is a hamster with hair which is up to 4 inches 10 cm. Training your pet hamster training your pet series. The mutation was found in the united states in pet store animals. Teddy bear hamster facts 14 reasons to buy a syrian hamster.
Before deciding on taking home a syrian hamster, it is important to know their needs and the commitment they are and to think twice ensuring. This book is very detailed and up to date regarding hamster care ranging from basic care and health concerns to breeding and showing hamsters. Written for adults that really need information about syrian longhaired hamsters. Here are just some of the care and welfare needs of hamsters. They can grow up to 7 inches 18cm and weight up to 6. The teddy bear hamster is one of the long haired hamster breeds, and males will have longer coats than females. Siberian hamster 101 characteristics, feeding, health and more siberian hamsters have become increasingly popular as pets due to their meekness and sociability. A new mutation in the syrian hamster which appeared in the journal of heredity volume 64, pages 236237, 1973 by schimke. Furballcritters home of teddy bear hamsters, dwarf. The cause of this is varying amounts of testosterone. Subscribe for more diys, hamster care tips and advice, plus.
Long haired syrian hamsters should be groomed 23 times per week to avoid clotting of fur, and to get things out of their fur that can stick in bedding, feces. Longhaired male syrian hamsters are one of the most popular small pets. Choose a habitat with a solid bottom or go for a glass aquarium tank with a wellventilated wire mesh top. A long haired male golden hamster hamsters are very territorial and intolerant of each other. If you are thinking of having one, it is important that you learn about their nature and how to take care of them. If you are going to buy a hamster from a pet shop go for a shop which may take more care with the animals, some pet shops handle animals other never do. Syrian or golden hamsters owners guide facts and information all. If i dont want to get a specialty brush from the pet shop, are there any alternatives i can use. See more ideas about cute hamsters, hamster care and guinea pigs.
I have a golden short haired syrian hamster named bear and when we adopted him he was in a tank with another short haired syrian hamster. The campbells russian dwarf hamster is about 2 to 3 inches long, 1 to 2 ounces, and round and fuzzy with plentiful. Syrians are available in many colours, patterns and even some coat mutations such as short haired, long haired and hairless. The syrian hamster is a solitary animal, and must be kept singly after age of 810 weeks. Apr 26, 2019 syrian hamsters can be short haired or long haired. Longhaired or teddy bear hamsters are very cuddly, but require more care as they. See more ideas about syrian hamster, cute hamsters and hamster care. A longhaired male hamster, on the other hand, has a flowing skirt. It is this that gives a male longhaired hamster a lovely flowing skirt where a female longhaired hamster will simply have a slightly longer coat than a shorthaired, with a few tufts behind the ears, on the hips and around the rear end. Due to testosterone, male longhaired syrians have the most beautiful coats of all, complete with a pale colored skirt around their behind. They also come in a number of different coat types including short haired, long haired also known as teddy bear, rex, and satin. How to care for the coat of long haired dachshunds looking after the coat of a long haired dachshund can be split into three tasks brushing, bathing and trimming. The first hamsters discovered had short hair, since thenn fancy breeders have managed to breed four different coated types.
Hamster adoption is a wonderful way to provide a hamster a second chance and caring environment. The syrian hamster is a curious breed that requires a great deal of mental stimulation to keep it happy. The skirts of these long haired hamsters are lighter than the rest of its body, as it is diluted along the hairs length. The long haired variety of the syrian hamster is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the teddy bear the teddy bear is just another variation of the syrian hamster. These types come in many different colors, fur coats and hair lenghts. When caring for a longhaired hamster, its important to pay attention to your hamster for any potential health problems. Because the book is detailed it may not be reader friendly for younger children who own hamsters than other hamster. Highquality hamster lab blocks and limited amounts of grains, vegetables, fruits and timothy hay.
These two little hamsters grow to 3 or 4 inches long and are similar in appearance. Shorthaired and longhaired teddy bear hamsters are clean and captivating companion animals that are best kept individually. Syrian hamsters can be short haired or long haired. Exceptions do occur, usually when a female and male meet when the female is in heat, but even so, the female may attack the male after mating. Syrian hamsters are solitary by nature, and must be housed alone. Some longhaired hamsters are called teddy bear hamsters, though this is usually only used to describe longhaired syrian hamsters. Male long haired syrian hamsters are known to have hair up to 4 inches in length, whereas the females are slightly shorter.
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