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Breed Information Part 2
Housing Information Part 2The home must be cleaned at least once a week by replacing the soiled bedding where necessary. Chinchilla sand is often available in ..... Campbell's Hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is the most common of all, they are also sometimes called "Russian Dwarfs"; however, many hamsters originate in Russia, and so this name does not distinguish them. Syrian hamsters are solitary animals and have to be kept alone once they are mature (around 7 weeks and above). Roborovski and Chinese hamsters are somewhat more difficult to breed and keep, and are usually only available from breeders and large chain stores.
Dwarf hamsters are social and are best kept with another house mate but should be introduced at a young age. In many countries, the Campbell's hamsters are more popular than the winter white, while the reverse holds for some countries in Europe. Hamsters (Syrians especially) are expert escape artists. As the hamster is generally considered a cute animal, it is often anthropomorphized when found in popular culture.
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