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03-10-2017, 12:48 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 2
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Question about tufty bits
Does anyone know why my hamster has two white tufts on her sides?
We have had Charlie for two weeks and we have never seen anything like this. Is it unusual?
The first photo shows Charlie and one of the tufts. The second one isn't a very good shot but it does show both the symmetrical tufts.
Thanks for your help!
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03-10-2017, 03:59 PM
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#2
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: London, UK
Posts: 241
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Re: Question about tufty bits
They mark the spot where their scent glands are. Both sexes have them, but they're more prominent in males 
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03-10-2017, 04:25 PM
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#3
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
Posts: 28,191
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Re: Question about tufty bits
Yes as mentioned it is the scent glands. It is more noticeable on a sable as the longer tufts are showing the cream undercolour over the dark top coat over that area The longer hairs help distribute the scent further over the hammy and into the air to spread their scent around as much as possible.
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03-10-2017, 06:13 PM
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#4
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 196
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Re: Question about tufty bits
Definitely scent glands. My hamster has them too. We call him his little whisps. *lol*
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03-11-2017, 01:44 AM
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#5
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 2
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Re: Question about tufty bits
We didn't know that! Thanks for helping us.
We are loving hamster central
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03-11-2017, 09:13 AM
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#6
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Fluffy Hamsters
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 4,231
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Re: Question about tufty bits
Glad you got your answer. What a lovely hamster. Cute tufts too. Awww.
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