Five species, five personalities. Compare size, lifespan and temperament at a glance, then dive into the full profiles below.
The gentle giant
The busy dwarf
The soft soul
The tiny rocket
The quiet climber
The biggest and calmest of the five. Easy to pick up, easy to read, and it must live alone, so your setup stays simple.
See the profiles ↓A compact dwarf that packs big energy into a small body. It still needs a roomy cage, but the footprint fits tighter homes.
See the profiles ↓The most docile dwarf. With patient, gentle taming it tolerates handling better than most, perfect if bonding is the point.
See the profiles ↓Tiny, lightning fast and endlessly busy. Tricky to hold, but the most entertaining hamster to watch in a well-built habitat.
See the profiles ↓Independent, alert and a surprisingly good climber. It rewards a calm keeper who reads body language before reaching in.
See the profiles ↓
The starter guide walks you through the cage, bedding, wheel and first-week routine, step by step.
