Why Syrian?

[jayne]

When i was younger, a few friends of mine had hamsters and i had asked my mum for one but she always said no.
Roll on many years later, moved out into my own house and decided i would get the hamster i had always wanted.
Ended up my first hamster(s) were a pair of chinese girls. I loved them to bits, very different personalities, Sweet was the only one who would respond to my voice and would happily come out and run about on me and my hands. Sour was just too timid and would nip quite a lot. Sour passed away towards the end of November and Sweet passed away on Christmas Eve. Just over a week later i went to P@H and fell in love with a male golden banded, who i named Pepsi. Unfortunately a week later he died from wet tail and i was totally gutted, i mean absolutely distraught
Pepsi started a love for Syrians which i didnt think possible and i searched and searched for rescues but with no luck. I then found an ad on a website and picked up my little Max on the 3rd February this year. I am totally dedicated to him and worry over the slightest change in him.
Syrians are so much easier to handle, have a variety of beautiful coats, can be tamed easier than dwarves, in my short experience, and are so full of personality

[Mollz]

I just love the cuddlyness of syrians and the range of different fur types and colours they come in. They have such personalities and after having winter whites, I have found that they just don't compare. Of course I loved my wws and still love little Twinkle our eldery (and only remaining) ww, but they just seem to lack something. Syrians are just adorable and make the perfect pet and friend in my opinion.
Spud's Mum: I love the "much loved teddy bear" comparison and think that it puts them down to a T.

[Gust0o]

We've really hit some high notes with this - thank you so very much for sharing this with everyone; it's very much appreciated