Syrian Hammie vs Dwarf HAmmie?

[HamWannabe]

Which one is the better of the two for a pet. Im looking for a Loyal Hamster that likes to be played with and that doesnt bite and is friendly. Which one is better a syrian or a a pair of dwarf hamsters? Do they smell?

[Chaos]

Both are great pets. Owning both syrians and dwarves though I'd have to say I prefer my syrians. They seem to be sweeter and tamer. None of my syrians bite but one of my two dwarves does. Though the other is very tame and never does. Dwarves, especially females are known to be territorial about their cage but good outside of it. The dwarves always seem to be on the go but one of my syr's will sit on my shoulder sometimes and watch TV. If you've never had a hamster before, I suggest a syrian because they're larger and hardier. But the dwarves are fun to watch and great little pets, maybe a bit less "hands on" from my experience.

Hamsters should hardly smell at all if you clean the cage frequently, about once a week. And if you use the right bedding, (aspen, carefresh and carefresh untra are the best) you shouldn't notice even much of a smell, but the little bit that there is my dwarves smell less than my syrians. NEVER use pine or cedar, which release harmful phenols and can cause respiratory illness.

But don't forget, hamsters arn't toys. They're not always going to do what you want, or want to play or stay still. They're curious little animals that love to explore.

[HamWannabe]

Thanks for your help i have 2 leapord geckos and fish actually think bout getting pirranhas, but im interested in getting a small animal from the rodent family

[yodelinghamster]

I'd like dwarves more than syrians, but based on what you said a syrian would make a better pet for you. (unless you can pick out dwaves like I do lol) Most people say dwaves are nippy, I say it all depends... When they, if they do nip I heard it doesn't hurt. But it is easier to get a freindly syrian....

[Jiffykat]

Oh hurts like b*tch when Snowbell bites. I have only had a dwarf, she is nice when she wants to be. I want to get a Syrian, they sound like they would suit you better.

[HamWannabe]

k thanks for your help