Hamster Body Length: Significant Variations by Breed
Hamster body length varies dramatically depending on the breed, and can be mainly categorized into the following two types:
1. Body Length Range of Common Pet Hamster Breeds
Golden Hamster (Syrian Hamster): Adult body length ranges from 12–20 cm. Females are usually longer than males (15–20 cm for females vs. 15–18 cm for males).
Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster (Three-Line/Dark Gray Hamster): Body length is 6–12 cm, making it a mini-sized breed.
Chinese Hamster: Body length measures 9–12 cm, with a relatively long tail as its distinctive feature.
Roborovski Hamster (Robo Hamster): The smallest in size, with a body length of only 4–10 cm.
2. Additional Reference Data
The body length of species in the Cricetinae subfamily (hamster subfamily) varies widely, ranging from 5 cm to 34 cm (e.g., Black-Bellied Hamster Cricetus cricetus).
Most adult pet hamsters have a body length concentrated between 8–15 cm.
Note: Individuals of the same breed may have slight differences in body length due to factors such as gender, genetics, or breeding conditions.