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Stella Maris · 05-14-2020, 02:38 PM

I agree with Ham888.
Caveat: I've only ever had 1 dwarf and 1 syrian (both males), so it's a very small sample.
The Campbell's dwarf is up and running on his wheel (& looking for treats) several times a day, so he's more of a companion in that he's 'around', and fun to watch. He's also nippy, and has nailed me good a few times.
The Syrian needs a bigger cage/bin, bigger wheel, more substrate, etc. The Syrian is WAY more laid back and handle-able, but sleeps all day long. I either lure or haul him out of his nest around 11-ish to interact a bit. Otherwise I'd never see him. (He runs on his wheel between 1 AM and dawn.)
Good luck and let us know what you decide.

05-14-2020, 02:38 PM
Stella Maris Hamster Pup Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 55	Re: Syrians vs Dwarfs I agree with Ham888. Caveat: I've only ever had 1 dwarf and 1 syrian (both males), so it's a very small sample. The Campbell's dwarf is up and running on his wheel (& looking for treats) several times a day, so he's more of a companion in that he's 'around', and fun to watch. He's also nippy, and has nailed me good a few times. The Syrian needs a bigger cage/bin, bigger wheel, more substrate, etc. The Syrian is WAY more laid back and handle-able, but sleeps all day long. I either lure or haul him out of his nest around 11-ish to interact a bit. Otherwise I'd never see him. (He runs on his wheel between 1 AM and dawn.) Good luck and let us know what you decide.