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Pebbles82 · 07-17-2018, 11:34 AM

Hard to tell from that photo without seeing the face - it could be a robo or it could be a baby russian dwarf.

Almost all dwarf hamsters are hybrids - because of many years of inter-breeding. It won't be a pure Campbells Russian Dwarf or a Pure Winter White Russian dwarf unless the breeder breeds pedigree hamsters (and there will be paperwork for that).

Hybrid dwarf hamsters still make lovely pets but there are things to be aware of - they can be prone to diabetes and there are dietary considerations. Sometimes they can develop other illnesses or not live quite a full life due to the mixed genetics over time. But some people have healthy hybrid dwarf hamsters who live to a full age without much issue. It's just something to be aware of.

Roborovski's are a species of their own - the smallest dwarf hamster and are less prone to health issues - although they can have a genetic neurological condition that causes "spinning" - you would know about that if you saw it.

07-17-2018, 11:34 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: What kind of hamster is this? Answer Fast Please Hard to tell from that photo without seeing the face - it could be a robo or it could be a baby russian dwarf. Almost all dwarf hamsters are hybrids - because of many years of inter-breeding. It won't be a pure Campbells Russian Dwarf or a Pure Winter White Russian dwarf unless the breeder breeds pedigree hamsters (and there will be paperwork for that). Hybrid dwarf hamsters still make lovely pets but there are things to be aware of - they can be prone to diabetes and there are dietary considerations. Sometimes they can develop other illnesses or not live quite a full life due to the mixed genetics over time. But some people have healthy hybrid dwarf hamsters who live to a full age without much issue. It's just something to be aware of. Roborovski's are a species of their own - the smallest dwarf hamster and are less prone to health issues - although they can have a genetic neurological condition that causes "spinning" - you would know about that if you saw it.