Chinese Hamster

The Chinese Hamster is the most ‘rat like’ type of hamster since this hamster's tail is longer than the other hamsters. Chinese Hamsters can live in pairs if brought together from a young age; but they can become extremely aggressive towards each other, thus housing Chinese Hamsters alone can be the best choice. The Chinese Hamster is approximately 10-12cm long and its scientific name is 'Cricetulus griseus'. Click here to read a hamster article about Chinese Hamsters.

Roborovski Hamsters

Roborovski Hamsters are also of the dwarf type and are the smallest from all types of hamsters. They are around 4-5.5cm in length. They are rather a type of hamster to be observed than handled as they are extremely lively! Robo Hamsters can live in groups of the same sex if brought together from a young age. The Roborovski Hamster's scientific name is 'Phodopus roborovskii'. Click here to watch several hamster videos including videos of Roborovski Hamsters.

Winter Whites.

Winter White hamsters are a bit like Campbell's but have smaller bodies and different colours Winter Whites are often to be a dark grey colour and Campbell's are often brown!


The Winter Whites where introduced in the early 1970's they are rapidly increasing in popularity because of there unique ability to change colours from grey to white.

Winter whites are around 7-10cm long. There scientific name is Phodopus Sungorus.