what type of hamster is better for a teenanger.
2007-08-01 10:13:30 · 15 answers · asked by jesse t 1 in Pets ➔ Rodents
I have 2 dwarf hamsters 2 Syrian Hamsters and 2 Chinese Dwarf hamsters the 2 Chinese dwarf hamsters are by far the sweetest. they sit in my lap and have never bitten me. the Dwarfs started out alright but became mean and bite every time i pick them up. the Syrian hamsters are sweet and clumsy they are fun to watch and hold so it depends on what you like. i would recommend the Chinese or the Syrian hamsters probably female.
2007-08-01 11:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by jenna f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I know that girl hamsters- any type- are normally the more active animals. This is because in the wild they are supposed to breed and take care of their young. And the men hamsters are just breeders. I know that dwarf hamsters can be pretty easy to handle. Well, I mean some- Russian Hamsters are MEAN. They will bite you and you wont be able to train them otherwise. Funny story, my first day at petsmart I was cleaning out the cages and saw the cutest little hamsters. I reached in only to yank my hand out after being assulted by 10 little Russian Dwarfs. I think personally that the Winter White Dwarfs are the nicest and cutest. Their coat is whiter in winter and browner in summer. So that's kindof a cool thing to witness. They are the size of your hand and soft as a bunny. They are neat to have more than one, because you can see them more active. Now if you are wanting a regular sized hamster, I know that Teddy Bear hamsters and Black Bear hamsters were bread because of their temperment. They are a lot easier to tame and bite less. But I would definetely recommend the winter white dwarfs! You could always go to a petstore and ask to hold a couple of different ones to see which ones you handle best. And just an F.Y.I. incase you didn't know- stick with only one sex. Mixing the two together could cause lots of unwanted babies!
2007-08-01 17:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by Little Bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Golden hamster, or a Black Bear hamster. They're not so hyperactive as the little dwarf hamsters are. And I would get a female, because males can tend to stink more, unless that isn't a problem for you. Then it really doesn't matter, there aren't any major personality differences...
2007-08-01 17:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have always loved the teddy bear and black bear hamsters. The dwarf hamsters I have found to be vicious and aren't a good pet to have as a starter. I haven't seen a difference between male and females except for the smell. Females don't smell as much as they don't spray for territory.
2007-08-01 17:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any sex of hamster will do, there isn't much difference in personalities. The only type of hamster I would stay away from would be dwarf hamster, they can be really mean. Teddy Bear hamsters are the sweetest from my experience.
2007-08-01 17:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by Squeakers 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The females tend to be up all nite and more destructive in my experiences with them.The males seem to be content with a clean cage fresh water and food, the females are more active(trying to escape especially at nite so beware)good luck.Teddy bear is a good breed also we had one male almost 3 yrs.If you go to a good pet store they will let you pick what sex you prefer, some stores have them seperated and that can be good.
2007-08-01 17:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by mrbb1103 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well really I would take you teenager to the store and let them decide which is best for them, I have dwarfs and goldens and have experience with teddies. Some say males are more good natured but I have both and well they all have their own personalities and different temperments.
I love em all!!!
Good Luck!!!
2007-08-01 17:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by oooooh!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're planning on buying another in the future get female. 2 males is bad. And male and female - well soon enough u'll hav like a billion hamsters. go w/ female - have fun they're adorable
2007-08-01 17:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best species i think is Syrian because you can handle them more.
Sex - I think a male, I have had both sexes and find that the male is more cleaner and don't smell like the female
2007-08-05 09:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by icemaiden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i got my hamster the day before easter this year, mine is a black bear hamster and a boy if i had the choice i'd pick a girl but i got a boy and you don't really get a pick what sex it is, sorry, but you can pick which type of hamster you get.
2007-08-01 17:21:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋