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There are 5 domesticated species of hamster. They are the Syrian Hamster, the Chinese Hamster, the Russian Campbell's Dwarf Hamster, the Winter White Dwarf Hamster, and the Roborovski hamster.
The Syrian Hamster is also called the Golden Hamster or the Teddy Bear Hamster. They are the largest species of hamster, ranging from 5 to 7 inches long. They are also the most popular species of hamster as they are the 'easiest' hamster to take care of, due to most of them being calm and easy to handle, though each hamster has their own personality. Syrian Hamsters come in all different colours including beige, black, blond, brown, cream, gray, golden, lilac, white, and tan.
The Chinese Hamster comes from China and Mongolia. They can be 3 to 5 inches long, weighing around 30 to 45 grams. They are thin and longer than the other hamster species.
The Russian Campbell's Dwarf Hamster can be 3 to 4 inches long and weigh about 30 to 50 grams. They look similar to the Winter White Dwarf, but Russian Campbell's usually have a rounder nose.
The Winter White Dwarf Hamster is also called the Siberian Hamster. In the winter their fur is white, and in spring and summer, their fur is their regular colouring. They are the same size and weight as the Russian Campbell's Dwarf Hamster.
The Roborovski Hamster is the smallest species of domesticated hamster. They are 1.5 to 2 inches long and they weigh around 20 to 25 grams. They are the fastest domesticated hamsters and are usually the hardest hamsters to tame.