Brown Syrian Hamster Long Hair

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Brown syrian hamster long hair. Also a female long haired hamster. Long haired hamster at petsmart. It was described in an article titled long hair. The first hamsters discovered had short hair since thenn fancy breeders have managed to breed four different coated types.

The natural coat for the syrian hamster is short and soft. But like a lot of pet species breeders have managed to breed hamsters with a variety of coats. M s new companion animal she s a long haired syrian hamster super cute. Only male hamsters can.

The syrian hamster mesocricetus auratus also known as the golden hamster is the largest of the five domesticated species weighing anywhere from 100 300g though average around 130g and measure at a length of 13 18cm the agouti or wild type pictured variety have a short dark brown coat white belly with dark ears and black cheek flashes. Shop all small pet hamsters guinea pigs more online. Sign in treats account join our new loyalty program earn points every time. Start typing then use the up and down arrows to select an option from the list.

Small pets are fun. In the wild they are usually a brown golden color which earned them the name golden hamster. In the meantime i hope you guys enjoy this video although i ve not been able to read comments i. The hair can get stuck in the rungs and injure it.

A new mutation in the syrian hamster which appeared in the journal of heredity volume 64 pages 236 237 1973 by schimke nixon and connelly. By comparison the female long haired hamster s coat is typically shorter than the male. Coats the different types of syrian hamster coat. The syrian hamster also known as the golden hamster is among the most popular choices for small pets it s generally easy to tame fun to watch and fairly low maintenance making it a good pet for beginners these hamsters come from arid regions of northern syria and southern turkey.

Sign up earn points get treats petsmart. In syrian hamsters there are a few marked differences between long haired female and male hamsters. Most long haired male hamsters will have a long coat which also includes a skirt of fur that is present around the waist. Pet stores often refer to them by the nickname teddy bear and initially higher prices were charged for long haired.

Long haired syrians have been very common in the united states for decades. Male and female long haired hamsters. However breeding has produced new colors such as white beige cream sable and black known as black bear hamsters. Instead use a large hamster wheel with out open rungs.

Long haired commonly referred to as teddy bear or angora hamsters have longer fur than usual. Don t use a standard hamster for any hamster but especially not for long haired hamsters. Shorthaired longhaired satin and rex. The natural color of most syrian hamsters is golden brown with a lighter belly.

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