What hamster should I get?

I have a Syrian and he is the sweetest thing ever♥ They really like getting held, calm and so sweet. If your'e wondering for the exact type I would go with Syrian short-haired because you dont really need to brush their hair. So I would go with Syrian. Also this might come in handy while you're adopting a hamster:

Teddybear hamsters and Syrian hamsters are the same thing, just so you know so you don't get confused.☺

If it's your first time getting a hamster, than I highly recommend the Syrian.

They are larger, tamer, friendlier, and generally nicer to look after (especially males). Plus they come in a lot more colours.

After you've had a Syrian hamster, you could try experimenting with other species since you know how t look after them.

I've never owned a drawrf hamster, but I've met friends who do and I personally prefer the syrian.

You should defently get a robo hamster they are the smallest hamsters in the world and fastest they love to be pet they like to go in there hamster balls there just so lovable I would recommend going to the pet store look at the Syrian hamsters and then look at the robo hamster and you decide I would recommend going to petco they are very nice there I thInk Robos are the perfect hamster to start with if you want to get two get them at the same time not sepert otherwise they will fight I have experience because I had 2 and I just loved them to death they just made my life happier and my life complete then I got two syrain they where butting me every day my hands where bleeding they are very fighsty Robos never bite once my robo hamster bit me only because I touched her favorite treat and she thought my finger was a treat so always wash your hands after you give you hamster a treat hope you pick robo hope I helped

Get a syrian one because if you wanted to hold a dwarf hamster it would run away quickly as they run very fast. I would recommend getting a boy syrian hamster! It is what I have but also if you get a girl it doesn't let you handle it as much as boys do as they get EXTREMELY scared!

This is part is not answering your question but maybe you could call it one of these names?

Rolo

Munchkin

Noah

Jellybean

Nibble/Nibbles

Smokey

Snowy

Lolly? Hope this helps!

Syrian hamsters seem to be the most popular, the sweetest, etc

I say Syrian hamsters are best because they like to be handled and they won't bite unless your hands are not washed.

normally teddy bear ones are nicest

All hamsters make excellent pets. It's all down to your personal preference.

Syrian Hamster

-Can be short haired, rex or long haired (teddy bear).

-Come in many different colourings, most common being Golden.

-2-3 years lifespan.

-MUST live alone, even siblings eventually fight to the death when they hit maturity.

-14-18cm long.

-Cage must be at least 80x50cm.

-Wheels must be at least 8" in diameter (some need larger) or they can end up with spinal damage.

-Sweet and like interaction.

-Happy to sit on your hand.

-Make great companions.

-Easy to tame.

DWARF HAMSTERS:

Chinese Dwarf Hamster

-Chinese hamsters come in few colours, the main common colouring, Agouti, but there are rarer ones like Dominant Spot.

-2-3 years lifespan.

-Like company. Can live in pairs or groups but they don't always stay friendly with each other.

-They are 8-12cm long.

-Unlike other hamsters they have slender bodies and long tails.

-Cage must be at least 70x40cm (for up to 2, for a group more is better).

-Needs wheels at least 7" diameter – barred wheels can trap tails and limbs.

-Sweet and love interaction.

-Happy to interact with you but love to explore around.

-Make fun pets.

Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster

-Also known as Djungarian or Siberian hamsters.

-Winter White Russian hamsters come in few colours, most common brown with a dorsal stripe (white in the winter), but can come in rare colours like Pearl.

-1.5-2.5 years lifespan.

-They like company and can live in pairs or groups, although may fall out.

-Often confused with Campbell's or Hybrids.

-They are 7-10cm long.

-Winter Whites have coats that turn white in the winter, but less common in captivity.

-Cage must be at least 60x40cm (for one, for two 70x40cm).

- Wheels must be at least 6" in diameter or they can end up with spinal damage.

-Sweet and love interaction.

-Said to be calmer than other dwarfs.

-Happy to interact with you and most sit on your hand comfortably.

-Quite easy to tame.

-Make fun pets.

Campbell's Russian Dwarf Hamster

-Campbell's Russian hamsters come in quite a range of colours, normally a brown or grey with a dorsal stripe (stripe is thinner than Winter Whites), but can come in rare colours like Pearl.

-Often confused with Winter Whites or Hybrids.

-2-3 years lifespan.

-Like company and are often bought in pairs or groups.

-7-10cm long.

-Need cages that are at least 60x40cm (for one, for two at least 70x40cm).

- Wheels must be at least 6" in diameter or they can end up with spinal damage.

-Said to be slightly more prone to aggression than other dwarfs, but usually fine.

-Said to be more prone to biting than other dwarfs.

-Happy to interact with you but love to explore and run.

-Fairly easy to tame.

-Make fun pets.

Note: Pet stores normally sell hybrid dwarfs (cross bred between Campbell's and Winter White) who can have problems.

Roborovski Dwarf Hamster

-Roborovski hamsters come in few colours, most common agouti, but can come in rarer colours like Mottled, Husky, White-faced and Pearl.

-2-3 years is the average lifespan.

-Like company and are often bought in pairs or groups, but can be difficult in the 'teenager' stages.

-4-6cm long.

-Cages must be at least 70x40cm (for a group more is better).

-Wheels must be at least 5" in diameter or they can end up with spinal damage.

-They're the smallest species of hamster we know of.

-Are happy to interact with you but love to explore and run.

-Take a while to tame.

-Interesting to watch and very fast.

Recommended cages:

-ZooZone 1 or 2 (Syrians & Dwarfs)

-Ferplast Maxi Duna Multy (Syrians & Dwarfs)

-Savic Hamster Heaven (Syrians)

-Ferplast Duna Multy (Dwarfs)

Recommended wheels:

-Silent Spinner (6.5" for dwarfs, 12" for Syrians)

-Flying Saucer

-Wodent Wheel

-Little Pet Warehouse’s Rodent Wheel

Whichever species you get, please rescue. There are thousands of homeless hamsters in rescues and up for re-homing around the world. If none at any rescues near you then check out sites like www.PetFinder.com and search for hams in your location. You'd be giving a hamster the second, maybe third chance in life they deserve. You do find young ones up for adoption.

Whatever you do, please avoid pet stores. These places are awful. Find out for yourself:

http://www.brecklagh.com/petshops.html

http://cavyspirit.com/petstores.htm

http://guineatastic.com/pet-stores

http://www.petsmartcruelty.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHU9T70YFJU

Otherwise, look for an experienced, registered, reputable breeder. Avoid inexperienced, breeding-for-fun or breeding-for-profit breeders.