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Old 12-22-2015, 03:23 PM   #1
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Default Are long haired hamsters rare?

How hard is it to come by a male hamster like Little Bear?

I'm talking overall coat length vs just a skirt? His back has short hair so he's not "perfect." I love the way he is and is love to have another male in the future. So what are my chances?



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Old 12-22-2015, 08:04 PM   #2
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No idea on rarity but awww what a stunning lad you have.
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Old 12-22-2015, 08:08 PM   #3
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I don't think they are rare, but, oh boy, is he gorgeous!
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Old 12-22-2015, 08:15 PM   #4
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I don't think long haired hamsters are that common.
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Old 12-22-2015, 08:36 PM   #5
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Default Re: Are long haired hamsters rare?

Depends, If from a hobby breeder who knows what the standard is for LH Hamsters and sets their goals to achieve that standard they are not at all uncommon, but from a pet store it will be hit or miss on a long flowing correct coat. It also has a huge amount to do with their coats care also so give yourself a pat on the back for tending Little Bears coat properly so it can grow and flow instead of be a tangled mess.
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Old 12-22-2015, 09:52 PM   #6
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Default Re: Are long haired hamsters rare?

Thank you all so very much. I do hope I get this lucky again in the future. He's very everything I wanted and so much more. Can you believe this was him back in May?!




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Depends, If from a hobby breeder who knows what the standard is for LH Hamsters and sets their goals to achieve that standard they are not at all uncommon, but from a pet store it will be hit or miss on a long flowing correct coat. It also has a huge amount to do with their coats care also so give yourself a pat on the back for tending Little Bears coat properly so it can grow and flow instead of be a tangled mess.
Thank you very much but I'll have to hand the credit over to Little Bear. I used to brush him but I saw that it did more harm than good. So I let him do it himself and he seems happy. Matting is rare but when it does happen I just snip it off. The only thing I did was get him his Fibercore Eco bedding.
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Old 12-22-2015, 11:15 PM   #7
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wow that hamster is gorgeous wow and looks so nicely taken care of so cute <3
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Old 12-23-2015, 12:11 AM   #8
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I remember when you got this little guy. A long haired, sable...***sigh***
Someday I will find a sable. Until then I have HC and gorgeous hammies like Little Bear to adore.
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Old 12-23-2015, 09:13 AM   #9
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Haha. Know exactly what you mean DrKMcK. I would LOVE a sable one day too.

Oatmeal Cupcake, Little Bear is just lovely. He is clearly a happy healthy GORGEOUS boy!

I have recently been given a wonderful dark chocolate male syrian. Will post pics when santa has handed over my camera!
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