The main hamster breeds suitable for beginners include Syrian Hamsters (Golden Hamsters), Purple Winter White Dwarf Hamsters, Wild-Type Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters, Milk Tea Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters, and Pudding Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters. Below is a detailed analysis:
Syrian Hamster (Golden Hamster)
Size: The largest (15-20 cm), round and easy to hold, with a plump feel.
Temperament: Gentle and affectionate. After training, they enjoy interacting with their owners, making them ideal for beginners who love bonding.
Care Difficulty: Beginner-friendly, but they are solitary and require a single cage. The minimum cage size should be 60 cm, and the wheel diameter must be ≥25 cm.
Advantages: High appearance value (rich coat colors), relatively intelligent, and can be trained to use a designated toilet area.
Purple Winter White Dwarf Hamster
Size: Small and delicate (8-12 cm).
Temperament: Mild and quiet, not noisy, and loves sleeping—perfect for people who dislike noise or office workers.
Care Difficulty: Easy to get close to humans, strong adaptability, and affordable.
Advantages: Fairy-like coat color (purple-gray), extremely laid-back, and feels soft when held.
Wild-Type Campbell's Dwarf Hamster
Size: Small, with three clear black stripes along the back.
Temperament: Gentle and cute, mild-mannered and non-biting.
Care Difficulty: The most common breed, affordable, and stress-free for beginners to start with.
Advantages: Strong adaptability, making it the first hamster choice for many people.
Milk Tea Campbell's Dwarf Hamster
Size: Small (<10 cm).
Temperament: Gentle and easy to handle, lazy and extremely laid-back.
Care Difficulty: They are less common, and their constitution may be slightly weaker, requiring more care and attention.
Advantages: Stunning appearance (uniform light gray fur with soft back stripes), incredibly adorable.
Pudding Campbell's Dwarf Hamster
Size: Small, and prone to getting chubby.
Temperament: Loves eating and sleeping, with an extremely gentle and affectionate personality.
Care Difficulty: Their genes are unstable, so their fur may turn darker or lighter (a phenomenon called "color fading/reversing"), but this makes them very unique.
Advantages: A great choice for lazy owners—watching their lazy little selves is sure to melt your heart.