Overview
Hamsters are very popular pets, coming in a wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and personalities. There are five common types of hamster, three of which are classed as ‘dwarf’ hamsters.
Syrian hamsters
Chinese hamsters
Dwarf hamsters
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Medically reviewed by Natasha Demir, MRCVS Cert AVP, John Ambler, BVM&S MRCVS
Published on 23/01/2020 • Reviewed on 10/02/2023