Question on Type of Hamster

[townprep]

I bought 2 hamsters yesterday and I'm trying to figure out what kind one of them is. He's a dwarf hamster and I think Roborvski because he acts exactly like them according to my research, however, marking wise he's totally different. he is strictly a gray and white, and they don't fade together. there are distinct contrast between the two kind of like a cow if you know what I mean. I cannot get pictures yet because my cam doesn't have a place to plug into my laptop but any help so far so would absolutely appreciated!!! Thanks!

He is also smaller than a typical Russian Dwarf Hamster if that helps any. *shrugs*

[wheels]

You say they look smaller then a typical Russian Dwarf. Do you know there approx. age? If they were still young, then they would be smaller then a typical russian dwarf.

My guesses would be Russian Dwarf, and possibly Siberian Dwarf. Hard to determine without a picture.

[townprep]

Yeah, sorry about no picture. Hopefully I should have one soon. The pet store told me that they are about the same age. Plus his body build is different from the other. The other one is no doubt a Russian Dwarf Hamster but this one is a lot skinner and smaller. He also has a slight tail protusion but not as great as a Chinese Dwarf. He's characteristics are of Roborskvi as he is very skittish and runs for hours on end. The other one is used to my hand and looks exactly like a Russian Dwarf but this other guy stumps me. I really wish I had a picture. I've never seen a hamster that is gray and white though so that's why I'm curious.

*edit* they are both about a month old.

[wheels]

Let me change what I said before. While it could be a russian dwarf, it may be a campbells dwarf russian, or a winter white dwarf.

Campbells Dwarf Russian
http://www.hamsterific.com/images/hamsters/CampyOne.jpg

Winter White Dwarf
http://www.hamsterific.com/images/hamsters/WinterWhiteOne.jpg

*Note...a Campbells Dwarf and a Siberian Dwarf are virtually the same breed.

[wheels]

P.S....Did the pet store tell you what breed they were, or no?

[wheels]

I just read your edit. 1 month old is pretty young for a hamster. He/she still has about 4-6 months of growing. So, they could both very well be russian dwarf's.

[townprep]

No, jsut that they were dwarfs. They don't look anything like one another so I assume one is a different breed/kind/species or whatever.

[townprep]

Ahh, ok. I just think he's colors and markings are odd.

edit: Wait! I might be able to get pictures!! brb in about 10 mins

[wheels]

Okay. Whenever you get a picture up, we will be able to provide you with a definite answer. Good luck with your new hamsters!

[townprep]

Here's a picture!

http://townprep.sphosting.com/DCP00520.jpg http://townprep.sphosting.com/DCP00520.jpg

[townprep]

http://townprep.sphosting.com/DCP00525.jpg

http://townprep.sphosting.com/DCP00524.jpg

http://townprep.sphosting.com/DCP00521.jpg

http://townprep.sphosting.com/DCP00522.jpg

[wheels]

I did a search, and while I have never heard of this breed, it looks like what you have.

Black Mottled Campbells Dwarf Hamster

http://www.geocities.com/aaahamsters/PlatBlack3.jpg

[wheels]

Just saw the other pictures...The other hamster looks like a Russian Dwarf Hamster that is mixed with something. I cant place what it might be mixed with(maybe a yellow agouti), but that is not a pure russian dwarf.

[wheels]

The other hamster looks like a Russian Campbell Dwarf Hamster

[townprep]

Ahh, ok so the gray and white one is a black mottled and the other one is Russian Campbell Dwarf. Thank you so very much for the help it is greatly appreciated, seriously. I've been trying to figure them out but I haven't had good luck. Thank you so much!

[wheels]

Not a problem. Always here to help.