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There are several different species of hamster that are considered to be Russian dwarf hamsters. The three different types are the Winter White Russian dwarf hamster, the Campbell's Russian dwarf hamster, and the Roborovski's Russian dwarf hamster. All three of these kinds of hamsters are incredibly small. The Winter White and Campbell hamsters are both around the same size. They are both about three to four inches in length. The Roborovski on the other hand is about two inches in length. You can see why Russian dwarf hamsters are such popular pets, they are so small and so cute you can not help but love these adorable creatures.
Among the two larger kinds of Russian dwarf hamsters (the Winter White dwarf hamster and the Campbell's dwarf hamster), the Winter White is harder to find. If you go to a pet store, it's more likely that they'll have the Campbell hamster as opposed to the Winter White hamster. If you find the Winter White Russian dwarf hamster at a pet store, they are usually sold in pairs and usually of the same sex. The reason they are sold in pairs is because they live best in pairs. Dwarf hamsters enjoy company and are happier when living with a roommate. The reason they're sold in same-sex pairs is because these guys mate like, well, like hamsters. And although there is a time for breeding, that time is not ALL the time.
Back on the topic of the Winter White, these species is such an amazing kind of dwarf hamster because they change color during the winter (guess what color). The Winter White dwarf hamsters will change from a darkish gray color to white. This is a trait that was developed in the wild. By changing into a white color, they adapt their color with the color of the snow. Even if you do not have any snow in your dwarf hamster cage, they will still change color! The one thing you will need though, is sunlight. The winter white's coat changes color in tune with the amount of sunlight it receives (the sun is out less in the winter). So you may not be able to see this change for yourself if your dwarf hamster is living inside with you.
The Campbell's Russian dwarf hamster is easily found in pet stores. They may have been called Russian hamsters but these hamsters are technically Mongolian. That's right, they are from Mongolia, more specifically a region called Djungaria. To be fair they're also known as Djungaria hamsters. These hamsters may not be able to change the color of their coat like the winter white, but they do come in a variety of color combinations and patterns. Among the varieties of colors and patterns they can be found are spotted and mottled with colors of brown, black, and even slight shades of blue! The reason there's such a variety of Campbell's Russian dwarf hamsters is because for a long time now they've been bred as pets and over time the cooler patterns have been matched together to create the patterns you can find in pet stores today.
The third and final kind of Russian dwarf hamster is the Roborovski. Roborovski Russian dwarf hamsters can be found in Mongolia and China. As already mentioned, they are ridiculously small. They are so small that a lot of hamster cages would not fit them properly so if you plan on adopting a Roborovski, make sure to get a cage where the gaps are small enough. One final thing about these hamsters, their coats are a mix of brown and gray.
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Source by George Grayson
