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Old 01-03-2012, 01:41 PM  
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Default Re: Curious about breeding

It is generally accepted that Chinese are pretty much solitary. A hamster Dwight's age will be mature and would not accept a playmate of either sex in my opinion. Females are particularly aggressive with males and can cause terrible injuries so introductions need done carefully and monitored.
I wouldn't worry about him being lonely because this is this species preferred lifestyle and he will be quite happy alone.
If you do intend to breed it is a good idea to research carefully suitable pairings and consider the health of the parents. Chinese can be prone to diabetes and some heart conditions in certain lines.
Welcome to the forum and looking forward to meeting him
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