No one can deny that hamsters are adorable. They can make a great pet and if you are looking to know which hamster is the cutest one and can be your furry friend then you are in the right place because, in this guide, I am going to give you 9 Cutest hamsters breeds that can adorable pet.
9 Cutest Hamster Breeds
- Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters (Phodopus Campbell)
- Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus Auratus)
- Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)
- Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters (Phodopus Roborovski)
- Chinese Hamsters (Cricetulus Griseus)
- European Hamsters (Cricetus Cricetus)
- Grey Dwarf Hamster (Cricetulus migratorius)
- Gansu Hamsters (Cansumys canus)
- Golden Hamsters
Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters (Phodopus Campbell) –
(Cutest Hamster #1 )
Actually, the name dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters are referred to two species of Hamsters. the first one is the winter White and the second one is the Campbell draw Hamsters.
Both of these Hamster kinds appear very similar to each other and people often get confused. Many breeders are breeding these Russian dwarf Hamsters all over the world for their attractively color-specific Hamsters.
The winter white Hamsters are also known as Siberian Hamsters. You can find them all over Central Asia and Siberia. The average life of a winter white dwarf Hamster is 1 year to 2 years.
In the wild, it can only manage to survive much shorter lives compared to captivity life. They are very popular for their ability to change their color from Dark grey to Milky white during the wintertime.
The Campbell dwarf Hamster is very similar to winter Hamsters in appearance and you can get easily confused between both of them. You can easily find capable Russian dwarf Hamsters in your local pet shops.
The Campbell Russian dwarf Hamsters have smaller ears than winter white. Apart from that, Campbell does not have the ability to turn their color to White in winter because they are less tolerant of cold weather.
However, they can react to cold temperatures by playing and exercising. You can find them all over Russia, China, and Central Asia.
They have a lifespan of 2 years to 2 and a half years if they are kept in captivity. In The Wild, they can live a very short life.
Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus Auratus) – ( Cutest Hamster #2 )
They are the true rodent that belongs to the hamster subfamily. Their range is very limited and you can only find them in arid areas of Southern Turkey and northern Syrian.
Sadly, their numbers are decreasing year by year In The Wild due to loss of habitat. By the International Union for the conservation of nature, they are also declared as one vulnerable species.
In the United States, people kept them as small house pets as they look very beautiful and cute. No doubt, why they are listed in our cute hamster list. They are one of the cutest Hamsters that you can find in the present world.
They come in golden color. They can also be kept as pocket pets. The weight of the Syrian Hamsters is similar to a sugar glider. They come in a size of 5 inches to 7 inches and have a lifespan of 2 years to 3 years.
Syrian Hamsters were first originated from Syria and officially named by British zoologist George Robert water house in 1939. They are very territorial by nature and can attack each other.
They are also very popular in the research laboratory. They are often used as research animals that model the human medical conditions that include various cancers, respiratory disease, infectious disease, metabolic disease, General Health concerns, and cardiovascular disease.
You can easily find them in a local pet shop and if you can’t manage to find one you can also import one from another state. Their cute color can easily attract humans toward it. They are also nicknamed teddy bears.
Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters (Phodopus sungorus) – ( Cutest Hamster #3 )
No doubt, why they are listed in our cutest Hamster Hamsters list. They are very cute and tiny-sized Hamsters. They can make a great pocket pet. They are very popular among adults and especially among teens.
They are very similar in appearance to larger Syrian Hamsters . as mentioned in the first. It is also similar to Campbell’s dwarf Russian Hamsters, But they have unique behavioral and physical qualities and traits.
These tiny little Hamsters come in dark grey color that has a black dorsal stripe in the center of the back. The belly is painted white in color.
They are very nocturnal by behavior and you may find them active for a short span of time during the day. They can make very excellent pets because they have quite a good nature.
It can be a challenge for first-time Hamster owners to handle such a small and furry winter white Russian Hamster. Especially for younger children, they may get excited by seeing them but it is recommended to not allow them to carry the dwarf winter Russian Hamsters.
These are very small species of Hamsters and can easily get squeezed between the bars. That is why we would recommend you keep them in an aquarium or vivarium, not in a cage.
The ideal size of the aquarium would be 20 gallons but a bigger tank will always be recommended or preferred over the 20 gallons. Make sure you allow the top for pure ventilation and also double-check if they’re fully secured.
When I first saw this breed, I got very excited to own one and unluckily, I didn’t have much time to handle and take care of this species.
But if you are looking to adopt a cute hamster in your home then make sure you include dwarf winter white Russian Hamsters in your list.
Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters (Phodopus Roborovski) –
(Cutest Hamster #4 )
Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters are popularly also known as desert Hamsters robot Dwarf Hamsters. They are also the smallest species of Hamsters and that is why we have listed them in our cutest Hamster list.
They are very active by nature and are popularly known for their speed. The average lifespan of a Roborovski hamster is around two years two-three years.
The size of these Hamsters is between 1.8 inches to 2 inches. They can make excellent pets but can be challenged to handle them because of their activeness. They are popular and mainly found in desert regions.
Roborovski dwarf hamsters are omnivorous Hamsters and their primary diet consists of vegetables, fruits, plants, and grains. Sometimes, they can also eat insects and meats but in small quantities.
If you are going to keep them as a pet then we would recommend you to include the meat and insects in the diet but make sure that they are only ok if you feed them occasionally.
In the wild comedy, they mainly feed on seeds of nitric Bush, Siberian Shrub, and many others.
In recent years and from the last few years, they have become very popular among the breeders because the demand for Roborovski Hamsters is increasing day by day, they are very popular among children and adults.
You can keep them in a group as they will look very cute and no doubts why they’re cute Hamsters. They can live 2 years to 3 years in captivity but make sure you keep them healthy. They also claim the title of a hypoallergenic hamster.
Apart from that, you also may need to clean them with warm water so that they are away from harmful substances that can get stuck on their fur.
You should only feed them foods that contain grains and small seeds. You can also feed them with animal protein but as I told you it is only acceptable if you feed them occasionally.
They are not going to like large Open Spaces because they love to get stick close to the walls. They feel very safe when they get multiple hiding spots.
If you want, you can check our best Hamster cages post where I have mentioned 9 topmost Hamster cages that are perfect for this species.
Chinese Hamsters (Cricetulus Griseus) -(Cutest Hamster #5 )
Chinese Hamsters are very popular among Hamster keepers. They are also referred to as Chinese Street Hamsters. They are not approved as true Hamsters but they come in similar size to other small Hamsters.
By its name, you can easily guess from where they have been originated. Chinese Hamsters are originated from China and Mongolia. It can be very hard to find a Chinese Hamster at pet stores because they are not common species in the United States.
Apart from that, it is also restricted to pet Chinese Hamsters at the home. If you live in the state of California then you may need a permit to keep them. Apart from that, if you live in another state can make sure to check if it’s legal to have Chinese Hamsters.
They are not very active and you will only find them active for short times during the day. They are also very nocturnal by behavior. The Chinese hamsters have unique traits and they don’t really bite because of which we also mention them as good-natured cute Chinese hamsters.
If you keep them in a cage then they can easily get squeezed through the bars/space of the cage because they are small enough to get squeezed when trying to escape. That is why an aquarium will be a safer choice for housing these tiny little Chinese Hamsters.
No doubt, why they are listed in our cutest Hamsters list. They are one of the cute hamsters that you can put in your home.
You can easily get excited and can also be fun to be around Chinese Hamsters. It can also be challenging to handle them because they are very small and quick.
We would not recommend you to hand over the Chinese Hamsters to kids. They can also be very active and that is why we would recommend you to invest in a large cage that has multiple hiding spots so that they won’t get bored. If you keep them in a small case, they can get is anxious and feel sick.
We would not recommend you to keep them in a wire Hamster cage because it would not be escaped proof for these tiny little Chinese Hamsters.
That is why the aquarium will be the best and preferred choice. Apart from that, you should also avoid the cage or an aquarium that have shavings of Pinewood and make sure that you keep them in a clean cage
European Hamsters (Cricetus Cricetus) – ( Cutest Hamster #6 )
Look at the picture, I hope you get why they have been listed in the cutest Hamster list. These European Hamsters come with brown dorsal that have white patches.
Their chest and belly are totally black and they can have very short fur. The largest size of species and their also member of dwarf Hamsters and Syrian Hamsters but they are very common as pets.
They have a lifespan of eight years by which we mean if you need hamsters that can live for much longer than you may want or need a European Hamster.
They are very popular as a pet in the United States. By its name, you can easily guess that they are native to a larger range of Europe Asia. The only downside of European Hamster is that they hibernate between October to march month.
During this time, they can wake up every 7 to 8 days to feed. Sadly, in western Europe, they are hunted and killed so that the locals can prevent damage to crops.
In the Eastern part of Europe, these cute little European Hamsters are also trapped for their fur. No doubt, they are in threat in the future.
They can live years if they are kept in captivity. However, the report says that they can be also very great and live & survive better if they are bred in captivity.
Even they come with a lifespan of 8 years, it is required to keep them healthy and clean. They can easily get infected by harmful bacteria.
In the Wild, they are very aggressive animals. However, it doesn’t mean that they are not as popular as a pet.
The demand for these cute little European Hamsters increasing day by day and no doubt that it will increase further in upcoming years. I hope you don’t mind seeing them in our cute hamster list.
Grey Dwarf Hamster (Cricetulus migratorius) – ( Cutest Hamster #7 )
They are cute and no doubt, Grey Dwarf Hamster deserves its place in our cutest Hamsters list. They are also known as migratory Hamsters and are very popular among families.
They are native to Eastern Europe and their range extends from Middle East Europe through Eastern Europe. You can also find them in Central Asia to Mongolia, Western China, and Russia.
By name, you can easily guess that there will be in grey color. They come in very small sizes and that is why we have listed them in the cutest hamsters. They are very active Hamsters at night.
By which we mean, you may see them less active during the day. They prefer eating diets that consist of, insects, green parts of plants, and plant roots.
Fortunately, they don’t Hibernate so you can keep them and enjoy that company throughout the year. The litters’ size of Grey dwarf Hamsters is usually 6 or 7 but can also range from 8 to 13.
The population is stable and not in major concern confirmed by IUCN. But in some areas like the Balkans, it is very rare to find a grey door hamster.
The actual population and popular trend are unknown but according to some unconfirmed reports, their demand is increasing day by day as a pet and there are enough numbers of Grey Dwarf Hamster to fulfill those demands.
Gansu Hamsters (Cansumys canus) -( Cutest Hamster #8 )
Gansu Hamsters are the only species left in the genus Cansumys. It is very strange that there is not enough information available on the Internet, if you don’t believe it, you can Google it.
The descriptions and the characteristics of these hamster species are unknown. The reason behind the unavailability of information about Gansu Hamsters is their rarety.
It is very hard to find Gansu Hamsters but they are very cute Hamsters and no doubt you can easily get attracted to them.
We have listed them in our cutest Hamster list but we don’t have enough information to provide about them. However, we have seen that these cute Gansu Hamsters come in golden color and are very similar to Golden Hamsters.
But they are totally different from the golden Hamsters. People often get confused that they are golden Hamsters but the behavioral traits are totally different from the golden hamster of Gansu Hamsters.
If you really want to get them as a pet, then you may have to research them because it is very rare to find them in any local pet shop. Apart from that, you can also ask the breeders if these species are available or not.
You can’t find one then you can Google it but after doing our research from our end, we haven’t found any available species that can be kept as a pet but it doesn’t mean that they can’t be kept as a pet. If you can find one then you can easily keep one.
The baby of Gansu Hamsters looks very cute and is often called a pup. But, I have heard that they are only found in China. The group of Gansu Hamsters is referred to as horde.
Golden Hamsters – ( Cutest Hamster #9 )
If you don’t find a golden Hamster listed in the cutest hamster list then the list is incomplete or inaccurate. Their range is limited to southern Turkey and northern Shayari.
Sadly, their numbers are decreasing or declining day by day in the wild due to habitat loss. However, in the captivating program, they are doing well you can keep them as a pet because they are very popular as a pet. These little cute Golden Hamsters come in small sizes and are being bred in numbers.
However, the International Union for the conservation of nature has considered the golden Hamsters as vulnerable. Apart from that, they are also larger than other mentioned Hamsters, about five times larger.
They are popularly used as scientific research animals throughout the world but sadly their numbers are declining so it would be good if the researchers stop using them.
The golden Hamsters come with a lifespan of 2 years to 3years and have a size from 5 inches to 7 inches. They can live up to 3 to 4 years if they are domesticated at home.
They are not very easy to care for Hamsters because they are very active and may need extra space with lots of hiding spots so that they are away from boredom.
They can easily attack Each Other because they are very territorial. But they can also make good pets because of their ductile nature, cuteness, and small size.
We would recommend you keep them in a cage where they will have the option to explore lots of hiding spots. They feel happy when they find a hiding spot where they can feel safe and secure.
Final thoughts
I hope that you like this post where we have listed the 9 cutest Hamsters or cute Hamsters that can be kept as a pet.
We would prefer Roborovski, dwarf Hamsters, dwarf winter white Hamster, and Syrian hamster as the most cutest.
Apart from that, we would also recommend you keep your Hamsters in a large cage where they can find a number of hiding spots. They feel very happy when they find enough space with enough hiding spots where they can hide to feel safe and Secure.
Apart from that, there are such hamsters that are very tiny in size and we would recommend you keep them in an aquarium instead of the cage because they can easily get squeezed by the bars/space between bars.
I hope you liked our post and if you do then do comment and tell us which is your favorite hamster and which is the cutest Hamsters that you want to pet.
94% of pet owners say their animal pal makes them smile more than once a day. In 2007, I realized that I was made for saving Animals. My father is a Vet, and I think every pet deserves one. I started this blog, “InPetCare”, in 2019 with my father to enlighten a wider audience.