Grey Long Haired Syrian Hamster

Syrian hamsters can have either short hair or long hair.

Grey long haired syrian hamster. Today s video is educating you on the different syrian fur types markings and colours. We named him frosty sable is created when. Long haired sable banded youngster. The silver grey mutation in the syrian hamster occurred in 1985 86 but it is unclear in which country it first appeared.

Also known as the golden hamster the syrian hamster is 5 to 7 inches long and weighs between 4 and 8 ounces. Umbrous adds a light gray layer over. Long haired sable syrian female. Another fur type is satin.

Only male hamsters can develop a long coat often reaching the length of 3 or 4 inches. Male long haired syrians have a skirt effect around their bottom section whereas females just have a fluffy all over look. M s new companion animal she s a long haired syrian hamster super cute. The long hair gene is recessive meaning you need two copies of it to produce a hamster pup with long hair.

The roots of the hairs are grey and these darker roots are often easily visible on the top of the head. The coat is pale silver grey in colour over the back and sides with slightly darker ticking. Long haired sable syrian female. He came to me very gentle but very scared of people.

These hamsters generally. Note that there is no such thing as medium length hair. The syrian hamster is a lovely little rodent that can become quite tame friendly and affectionate. They can make excellent pets for families and children.

Satin hamsters have smooth and shiny fur and it is a dominant trait. Syrian hamster or golden is one of the most popular hamster pets because of their docile temperament. His fur often has a mind of its own. This is a browning sable thus not show standard but very common around here.

Syrian hamster colours and patterns thanks to advance breeding techniques and practices. A hamster who is rex has curly fur including whiskers and it is possible in both long haired and short haired hamsters. Long haired commonly referred to as teddy bear or angora hamsters have longer fur than usual. The next fur type isn t necessarily a fur type but it s also not a color on its own.

Average adult body size is roughly about 5 6 inches long when matured. Smoke pearl long haired nhc dark grey nhc dark golden nhc yellow nhc white albino flesh eared nhc gray banded satin hh light golden banded hh light grey long haired hh black long haired hh black dominant spot long haired hh sable long haired hh related article s. Rex is a recessive trait. He was a rescue in a pet store destined for the freezer.

Native to syria and turkey wild syrian hamsters are a golden brown color with cream or white undersides.