Re: What breed is my dwarf?
Does he have a pedigree? If not, he will be a hyrbid, which is a cross of a Winter White and Campbell.
Many pet shops do not monitor the breeding of their hamsters or check them, and WWs/Campbells are the only species that can mate with each other, resulting in a lot of hybrids. The only way to ever be sure you have a pure-bred of either these days is to have a pedigree going back a few generations.
Hybrids can be prone to illness, such as diabetes, so it's important you don't give him sugary treats and watch his diet.
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