There are a wide variety of hamster breeds, which can mainly be divided into the following categories:
Syrian Hamster (also known as Golden Hamster): This type of hamster is relatively large in size and has a gentle temperament. It is one of the common pet hamsters.
Campbell's Dwarf Hamster: It has a rather irritable temperament and is not suitable to be kept as a pet. However, due to its genetic advantages, it is often used for breeding purposes.
Djungarian Hamster (also known as the Three-striped Hamster or the Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster): It is also called the Three-striped Hamster or the Maple Leaf Hamster. It is small in size and has a black stripe on its back. It is the most popular among dwarf hamsters.
Roborovski Hamster: It includes the Roborovski Male Hamster and the Roborovski Female Hamster. The Roborovski Male Hamster is small in size, very fast, and has a relatively long lifespan. The Roborovski Female Hamster is an albino version of the Roborovski Male Hamster.
Chinese Hamster: It is native to China, small in size and has a gentle nature.
Common hamster breeds also include:
Tricolor Hamster: Its fur color is a mixture of three colors, with a unique appearance.
Milk Tea Hamster: Its fur color is like that of milk tea, and it has a gentle temperament.
Purple Winter White Hamster: Its fur color is purple, and it has a gentle temperament.
Silver Fox Hamster: Its fur color is white, and it is lively.
Pudding Hamster: Its fur color is light yellow, and it has a gentle temperament.
Golden Fox Hamster: It is artificially bred from the Pudding Hamster and the Silver Fox Hamster, with a unique appearance.
Snowball Hamster: Its fur color is snow-white, and it is relatively quiet.
White Bear Hamster: Its fur color is white, and it is relatively large in size.
Black-bellied Hamster: It has a rather wild nature but has a relatively long lifespan.
Striped Hamster: It is native to China and is nocturnal.
Purple-clothed Hamster: Its fur color is dark purple.
Panda Hamster: Its fur color is black and white. It used to be a precious breed.
These different breeds of hamsters, due to their distinct appearances and personality traits, are suitable for different breeding needs and preferences. When choosing a hamster breed that suits you, besides considering its appearance, you should also pay attention to its personality and behavioral habits to ensure that you can provide a suitable breeding environment and living conditions.