{"id":93028,"date":"2022-04-22T12:15:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:15:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:27","slug":"are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Are long haired hamsters friendly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Are_long_haired_hamsters_friendly\" title=\"Are long haired hamsters friendly?\">Are long haired hamsters friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_is_a_long_haired_hamster_called\" title=\"What is a long haired hamster called?\">What is a long haired hamster called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Are_long_haired_Syrian_hamsters_friendly\" title=\"Are long haired Syrian hamsters friendly?\">Are long haired Syrian hamsters friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_breed_is_a_long_haired_hamster\" title=\"What breed is a long haired hamster?\">What breed is a long haired hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Do_long_haired_hamsters_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do long haired hamsters like to be held?\">Do long haired hamsters like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_type_of_hamster_is_the_friendliest\" title=\"What type of hamster is the friendliest?\">What type of hamster is the friendliest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_is_the_calmest_hamster_breed\" title=\"What is the calmest hamster breed?\">What is the calmest hamster breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_is_a_fluffy_hamster_called\" title=\"What is a fluffy hamster called?\">What is a fluffy hamster called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Is_a_Syrian_hamster_the_same_as_a_teddy_bear_hamster\" title=\"Is a Syrian hamster the same as a teddy bear hamster?\">Is a Syrian hamster the same as a teddy bear hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Do_teddy_bear_hamsters_bite\" title=\"Do teddy bear hamsters bite?\">Do teddy bear hamsters bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_is_a_long_hamster_called\" title=\"What is a long hamster called?\">What is a long hamster called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_type_of_Syrian_hamster_is_the_friendliest\" title=\"What type of Syrian hamster is the friendliest?\">What type of Syrian hamster is the friendliest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Are_Syrian_hamsters_affectionate\" title=\"Are Syrian hamsters affectionate?\">Are Syrian hamsters affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_to_know_about_Long_Haired_Syrian_hamsters\" title=\"What to know about Long Haired Syrian hamsters?\">What to know about Long Haired Syrian hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#How_can_you_tell_what_breed_your_hamster_is\" title=\"How can you tell what breed your hamster is?\">How can you tell what breed your hamster is?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_are_the_big_fluffy_hamsters_called\" title=\"What are the big fluffy hamsters called?\">What are the big fluffy hamsters called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_are_the_5_hamster_breeds\" title=\"What are the 5 hamster breeds?\">What are the 5 hamster breeds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Do_hamsters_like_to_be_cuddled\" title=\"Do hamsters like to be cuddled?\">Do hamsters like to be cuddled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Do_hamsters_actually_like_being_held\" title=\"Do hamsters actually like being held?\">Do hamsters actually like being held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#How_do_you_hold_a_long_haired_hamster\" title=\"How do you hold a long haired hamster?\">How do you hold a long haired hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_is_the_most_affectionate_hamster\" title=\"What is the most affectionate hamster?\">What is the most affectionate hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_type_of_hamster_is_best_for_beginners\" title=\"What type of hamster is best for beginners?\">What type of hamster is best for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_type_of_hamster_makes_the_best_pet\" title=\"What type of hamster makes the best pet?\">What type of hamster makes the best pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#What_kind_of_hamster_is_the_calmest\" title=\"What kind of hamster is the calmest?\">What kind of hamster is the calmest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-long-haired-hamsters-friendly\/#Which_type_of_hamster_is_the_friendliest\" title=\"Which type of hamster is the friendliest?\">Which type of hamster is the friendliest?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_long_haired_hamsters_friendly\"><\/span>Are long haired hamsters friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long haired hammies make cute and cuddly pets , <b>they are quite docile, friendly and tame . Angora hamsters are nocturnal and they have a good lifespan ( generally more than 2 years ) compared to dwarf hamsters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_long_haired_hamster_called\"><\/span>What is a long haired hamster called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shorthaired Syrian hamsters are called fancy hamsters, while the longhaired hamsters are called <b>teddy bear hamsters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_long_haired_Syrian_hamsters_friendly\"><\/span>Are long haired Syrian hamsters friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Suited For: As far as pets go, <b>Syrian hamsters are among the easiest hamsters to tame. Through daily handling, they will become very docile and social to their human owners. Often, this breed of hamster will develop its own quirky idiosyncrasies and develop a personality all its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_long_haired_hamster\"><\/span>What breed is a long haired hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Teddy bear hamsters, also known as an Angora, fancy, or long haired Syrian hamster, are a close cousin of the golden Syrian breed, if not actually the same breed. Both males and females of this fancy hamster breed have long hair, but it is the fluffy coat of the female that truly describes their namesake.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_long_haired_hamsters_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do long haired hamsters like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Over time Syrian hamsters adapt wonderfully to being handled and can be desensitized. For some it may only be a week or so, others may be a little more sensitive and take a few weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_hamster_is_the_friendliest\"><\/span>What type of hamster is the friendliest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamster<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_calmest_hamster_breed\"><\/span>What is the calmest hamster breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Suited For: As far as pets go, <b>Syrian hamsters are among the easiest hamsters to tame. Through daily handling, they will become very docile and social to their human owners. Often, this breed of hamster will develop its own quirky idiosyncrasies and develop a personality all its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_fluffy_hamster_called\"><\/span>What is a fluffy hamster called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamsters<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Syrian_hamster_the_same_as_a_teddy_bear_hamster\"><\/span>Is a Syrian hamster the same as a teddy bear hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Teddy bear hamster is really just another name for the Syrian or Golden hamster. They&#8217;re also known as fancy bear hamsters! These larger hamsters make cute and cuddly pets, and are the most popular hamster breed around. Teddy bear hamsters are low-maintenance and easygoing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_teddy_bear_hamsters_bite\"><\/span>Do teddy bear hamsters bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They&#8217;re skittish around sudden or jarring movements and loud noises; <b>they might even bite. The Humane Society of the United States suggests not getting a hamster for a child younger than 8, because young children normally lack the fine motor skills and self-restraint needed to safely handle a teddy bear hamster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_long_hamster_called\"><\/span>What is a long hamster called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Syrian. Syrians are what many typically think of when they see or hear the word hamster. Measuring at about 5-7 long and originally hailing from the Middle East, these adorable pets are the largest breed of their species. Syrians should be housed alone due to their highly territorial natures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_Syrian_hamster_is_the_friendliest\"><\/span>What type of Syrian hamster is the friendliest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Which hamster is the friendliest? <b>The Syrian hamster is the friendliest hamster species towards humans. But if you&#8217;re looking for a hamster species that is friendly towards their owners and other hamsters the best choice is the Russian dwarf hamster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Syrian_hamsters_affectionate\"><\/span>Are Syrian hamsters affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Over time Syrian hamsters adapt wonderfully to being handled and can be desensitized. For some it may only be a week or so, others may be a little more sensitive and take a few weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_know_about_Long_Haired_Syrian_hamsters\"><\/span>What to know about Long Haired Syrian hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might be surprised to learn that <b>hamsters not only like affection but thrive on human interaction. There are different ways to show a hamster affection, but the important thing is that you do so regularly once you&#8217;ve gained your new pet&#8217;s trust.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_what_breed_your_hamster_is\"><\/span>How can you tell what breed your hamster is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamsters<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_big_fluffy_hamsters_called\"><\/span>What are the big fluffy hamsters called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Suited For: As far as pets go, <b>Syrian hamsters are among the easiest hamsters to tame. Through daily handling, they will become very docile and social to their human owners. Often, this breed of hamster will develop its own quirky idiosyncrasies and develop a personality all its own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_hamster_breeds\"><\/span>What are the 5 hamster breeds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different kinds of hamsters, but the five most common are <b>Syrians, Dwarf Campbell Russians, Dwarf Winter White Russians, Roborovski Dwarfs, and Chinese. Each breed has its own distinctive characteristics that distinguish it from the other breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hamsters_like_to_be_cuddled\"><\/span>Do hamsters like to be cuddled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Much. <\/b><b>Cuddling. Hamsters are cute, tiny and notoriously afraid of humans. But you can actually train your little hammie to enjoy your snuggles which, face it, is kind of your goal in life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hamsters_actually_like_being_held\"><\/span>Do hamsters actually like being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might be surprised to learn that <b>hamsters not only like affection but thrive on human interaction. There are different ways to show a hamster affection, but the important thing is that you do so regularly once you&#8217;ve gained your new pet&#8217;s trust.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_hold_a_long_haired_hamster\"><\/span>How do you hold a long haired hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters develop a preference for a person from being handled from their youth, and they develop a strong bond with that person. <b>When such a person puts a hand in the cage and calls for the pet, the hamster is less likely to run away, and may even approach. You can safely say the hamster likes this person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_affectionate_hamster\"><\/span>What is the most affectionate hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Types of Hamster Are The Friendliest?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friendly Syrian Hamsters. Syrians are friendly once hand-tamed, and can form strong bonds with their owners.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinese Hamsters Are Friendly &#8211; Sometimes With Each Other!  <\/li>\n<li>Handling Dwarf Hamsters.  <\/li>\n<li>Roborovski Hamsters &#8211; Not Ideal For First-Time Owners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_hamster_is_best_for_beginners\"><\/span>What type of hamster is best for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamsters<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_hamster_makes_the_best_pet\"><\/span>What type of hamster makes the best pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamster<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_hamster_is_the_calmest\"><\/span>What kind of hamster is the calmest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although many Syrian hammies are indeed very tame, friendly and relaxed, the NetVet Veterinary Resources of Washington University website indicates that <b>Russian dwarf hamsters may actually be calmer and more docile than the larger Syrian species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_type_of_hamster_is_the_friendliest\"><\/span>Which type of hamster is the friendliest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are long haired hamsters friendly?What is a long haired hamster called?Are long haired Syrian hamsters friendly?What breed is a long haired hamster?Do long haired hamsters like to be held?What type of hamster is the friendliest?What is the calmest hamster breed?What is a fluffy hamster called?Is a Syrian hamster the same as a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93028"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93028"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93028\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}