Sapphire Winter White Russian Hamster

They are however more egg shaped in conformation than the campbell s variety with less broad shoulders.

Sapphire winter white russian hamster. Winter white russian hamsters are typically half the size of the better known syrian hamster and therefore also called dwarf hamsters along with all phodopus species. The winter white hamster also known as the winter white dwarf hamster djungarian hamster or the siberian hamster is one of three different species of hamster in the phodopus genus winter whites are native to parts of northwest china kazakhstan and mongolia. The sapphire hamster has a lovely blue gray cast to its fur and their ears are grayish and edged in black. The coat of the winter white hamster is less woolly than that of campbell s dwarf hamster and apart from the normal colouring they can be coloured sapphire sapphire pearl or normal pearl.

The sapphire mutation appeared in the uk in the 1980s. Dwarf winter white russian hamsters are small cuddly and can make great pets especially for teens and adults. While they are similar to the larger syrian hamsters and campbell s dwarf russian hamsters they are more docile. Campbell s dwarf hamsters are very similar in appearance to the winter white and they are the most dwarf hamsters found in pet shops they are distinguishable from the winter white by its smaller ears and in particular coloration lack of dark patch on the crown of the head.

The winter white russian hamster phodopus sungorus normal winter white russian hamsters. You do find many other natural winter white hamster colors including pearl and sapphire. Winter white russian dwarf hamsters also known as siberian hamsters are generally a dark gray color with a black dorsal stripe along the length of their back and furred feet. Some people think they may in fact be the same species.

Features include a typically dark grey dorsal stripe and furry feet. Hope you ve enjoyed this video of wukong the super tamed and well behaved little hamster 3 follow us on instagram. The head length of the winter white hamster is 70 90 mm the length of the tail is 5 15 mm and the hind legs are 11 15 mm. Selective breeding techniques have.

Campbell s russian dwarf hamster. They have a white belly while in the winter the fur on their back can turn to a dark brown or sometimes a pale brown. These are very similar to the campbell s russian hamster. If this is your first time caring for a hamster start with a solitary hamster.

The winter white russian hamsters tail. The pearl hammie is a gorgeous creamy white. The body weight changes dramatically throughout the year. Winter white russian hamsters are a species of hamster in the genus phodopus.

Closely related to the campbells dwarf hamster they can interbreed and create hybrid offspring not recommended. The sapphire dwarf winter white russian hamster is a soft purple grey over the top of the body with the roots of the hairs being mid grey.