Here are several docile hamster breeds that are suitable for beginners, ranked by their friendliness and ease of care:
1. The Most Affectionate Hamster Breeds
Purple Warehouse Hamster
With a (gentle) personality like a "gray glutinous rice ball," they enjoy quiet environments. They love sleeping but are easy to get close to and have strong interactivity. They are perfect for beginners, as they rarely get sick and have strong adaptability.
Pudding Hamster
They have a cute appearance (yellow/white like pudding) and a simple and honest personality. Although they may occasionally have a little temper, they rarely bite people. Their genes are unstable, which may lead to changes in fur color, so it is necessary to pay attention to observation.
Milk Tea Hamster
Their fur color is like pearl milk tea. They are lazy and gentle, with slow reactions, and almost never attack their owners. They may have the "winter white phenomenon" (fur turns silvery white) in winter.
2. Other Friendly Breeds
Silver Fox Hamster: They have a chubby body and a big appetite but a mild personality. Health problems can be easily observed through their eyes.
Golden Hamster: They are the largest in size (requiring a large cage) and have a strong sense of interaction, but their biting force is relatively strong, so it is necessary to cultivate feelings from an early age.
3. Notes
Campbells and Winter White Dwarf Hamsters: They are good-looking but timid, and it takes patience to build trust with them.
Avoid Russian Dwarf Hamsters : They have a personality and are difficult for beginners to handle.
It is recommended to choose Purple Warehouse or Pudding hamsters first, as they balance affection and ease of care.