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Hamster Basics
 Hamsters are rodents
History of hamsters
Anatomy of hamsters
Sexing hamsters
Breeding hamsters
The different breeds
Syrian hamster
Syrian colours
&
patterns
Russian Campbell (R.C)
R.C. colours & patterns
Chinese hamster
Roborovski hamster
Dwarf winter white russian
More Info
 Beginners' Guide
 Hamster Care
 FAQ
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Different
Hamster Breeds
Although there are many breeds of hamsters, the 5 most common domesticated species are the Syrian hamster, Dwarf Campbell Russian hamster, Chinese hamster, Roborovskii hamster and the winter white Russian hamster.
The following figures are taken from The alt.pets.hamsters FAQ and shows the approximated lengths that each breed can grow to.
Campbell Russian (10-12cm)
Chinese (female: 10cm, male: 12cm)
Common/European (female: 22-25cm, male: 27-32cm)
Eversmann's (16.6cm)
Golden/Syrian,Fancy,Teddy Bear (15-18cm)
Longtailed (16cm)
Migratory (13.5cm)
Mouse-like (16.5cm)
Rat hamster (26cm)
Roborovskii (4-5cm)
Rummanian (varies)
Striped (13cm)
Tibetan (varies)
Winter White Russian/Siberian/Djungarian (female: 8cm, male: 10cm)
Thanks & acknowledgements:
The photo used in this page is taken from Hamster Tracks' Hamstery featuring the babies of hamsters Jane and Simon .
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