Russian Dwarf Hamster is the term commonly associated with some rodent species such as the Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster, Campbell’s Russian Dwarf Hamster, and the Roborovski Dwarf Hamster. Most of the time people think that the Russian Winter White and the Campbell’s Russian are the same, considering their size (both species can grow up to 8 to 10 centimeters) and color. The Roborovski hamster, on the other hand, is the smallest of the three, usually only growing to about 4 or 5 centimeters in length.

The winter white dwarf hamster is rarely seen in pet stores. If you happen to see them, they will be sold in pairs and will be of the same sex. They are very friendly creatures and you will love them for their ability to camouflage. Winter Whites were known to change their color in the wild from dark gray to white to ward off predators in the snow. This ability is also possessed by winter white hamsters. However, they do not change color to escape from their enemies but because of the amount of natural sunlight they receive every day. When exposed to daylight for a shorter period of time, they will change their color to white. Note that artificial light will not persuade them to change their color.

Campbell’s Russian Dwarf Hamster or Djungaria Hamster is from a region in Djungaria, Mongolia. This species of dwarf hamster can be found at almost every local pet store. As they became popular, they were also bred in different and more creative ways. They come in various color combinations like black or even shades of blue or lilac with markings or spots.

Roborovski dwarf hamsters originated in the desert dunes of the western and eastern regions of Mongolia and some parts of northern China. Although they are smaller compared to their other relatives, they have longer legs. Physically you see them in a sandy brown color with a slate gray undercoat. Roborovski dwarf hamsters are not easy to handle because they are so small, so small that they can squeeze through the bars of a wire cage and escape. Despite this negative trait, they are exceptionally clean creatures due to the fact that they spend much of their time grooming or taking a dust bath, so it’s a good idea to provide them with a chinchilla litter bowl for them to roll around in. .

The three species of Russian dwarf hamster have different characteristics and abilities, but they all need the same quality of care from their owners. To prevent dwarf hamsters from escaping when you take them out of their cage, it’s a good idea to let them do their daily exercise with a hamster ball. Hamster balls are designed so that the hamster can run across the floor without getting lost. Please note: Make sure your hamster is away from stairs because they can easily fall off while playing with the ball and possibly die.