Teddy Bear Hamster, Angora Hamster?

Teddy Bear hamster is the long-haired variety of the Syrian Hamster, named so for their remarkable resemblance to toy teddy bears. They are also sometimes known as Angora hamster which refers an ancient breed of goats with exceptional long hair originally from the province of Angora, Turkey.

This is a Teddy Bear hamster... photo by pintavelloso

And this is not exactly... photo by jade_c

Some facts about Teddy Bear hamster

• The fur on a Teddy Bear hamster is thick and fluffy, like a cotton wool, rather than the velvety feel of short-haired fur.


• People who are not allergic to short-haired hamsters can be allergic to Teddy Bear hamster.


• Male Teddy Bear hamsters usually have much longer fur than the female.


• Teddy Bear hamster need grooming. You should comb their hair by using special hamster combs.