What is the best hamster for me

[Micegurl2003]

I want one that does not bite alot THAT CAN BREED..that get along with thier kind!!and are cute n cuddly..I want them as pets to hold

[Left Paw]

Why would you want to breed them if they are only $2.99? There are plenty of animals out there that need homes already.

[lovechick]

How old r u? it sounds to me, that u dont know much about hamsters, for a begginer at least u need to know basic hamster care, can u afford one? what happens if hamster gets sick? do u have the money for vet? What will u do if things get out of hand? Can u handle it? U need to do a lot of research and read a LOT of books before u get a hamster, it seems like hamsters are small animals and its easy to take care of them, well it is if u know what youre doing and doing it right, then if youre ready for a ham, I personally reccomend larger hamsters, like syrian, they are kind, soft, big and slow, unlike dwarfs which ussually bite, can run away really fast and get lost, the advantage of keeping dwarf is that they dont get sick as much as large ones do, but if u take good care of any animal it will live long happy life.

[MouseCapade]

Well in my most honest oppinion. I think the Black Bear Hamster is a great choice. They are more gentle than most hammy's. They love being held too. They are very plump as well , with very soft jet black fur and white paws. The name Black Bear suits them so well because thats exactly what they look like , little Black Bear cubs. They are exceptionally good for children as well. They usually cost around $8.00. Remember never put them together. They do better alone, not social animals, but make excellent pets. Hope this helps.

1 angelfish- Moody
2 siamese cats- Kitty Blu, Sassy
2 dogs rottweiler,poodle terrier- Tiara, Lady
3 fancy mice- Honey, Minnie, Mickey
1 hammy- Bear
MouseCapade, NC

[Hamsterboy18]

I would reccomend a dwarf ham. They may bite but after they are used to your scent the shouldnt bite. And they are very social creatures and like to live with their own kind. So yah dwarfs are the best way to go.:agree:

[SapphireWolf]

Well, by the description, it sounds like a dwarf hamster would be right for you. They are generally nice, can live in groups (unlike syrians) and breed easily because the male helps raise the babies. But I think you need to do some reasearch before you do any breeding.

[Zouave]

NO BREEDING.

If you want more hamsters go and adopt some abandoned homeless ones. Many stupid people bring back unwanted animals to pet stores every week.

That said, I have a lot of "Panda bear" Syrians and "Black bear" Syrians, all from the same mother, who is a "Panda bear". All are EXTREMELY gentle.


BTW. . . NO BREEDING. Even many pet stores are overcrowded from too much of that.

[squal]

i think dwarfs are best. but do a lot of research before buying a hammy. APSALOOTLIE NO BREEDING

[Abbey]

this sounds like your first hamster so DO NOT BREED. you need to own a few hamsters to gain experience before you can even consider breeding.. which please don't do anyways because there are so many unwanted hamsters out there, don't create more.
I'd advise a syrian for a first hamster as they are easier to look after but they are strictly solitary... please do a lot of research before you buy your hamster.

[MemoryBear]

Don't even THINK about breeding. I can't stress that enough. I was inexperienced in the ways of the hamster when I bought a pregnant one. It took FOREVER before I got the art of separation memorized, which meant litter after litter after litter.

Also, be sure to do research on pet stores in your area before buying. Are the animals taken care of well? Are they happy? Healthy? Lively? If you can safely answer no to ANY of those questions, then DON'T buy at that store.

I'd also advise that you get a Syrian, because, as Abbey said, they're easier to look after than a Dwarf. They're solitary animals (but sometimes, if they're the same species and they came from the same cage at the pet store, you might be able to put two together. I have two in the same cage, but I honestly wouldn't recommend it, because they fight). Most tend to be rather nippy at first, but they get quite friendly once they get used to you.