All Syrian Hamster Colors

The first is golden.

All syrian hamster colors. One popular color is brown syrian hamsters. The second agouti color is cinnamon. Syrian hamsters are often seen in colors diverging from the usual gold as a result of accumulated years of breeding. Syrian hamster genetics and inheritance.

But over the years a number of mutations appeared and now you can find a wide range of colours and coat types some being common and other rare. Originally classified as dark golden and light golden this description and standard has now fallen out of favour as a light golden is simply a golden that lacks defined black ticking. A common favorite according to author holly sullivant is dark brown. The syrian hamster is commonly called golden hamster referring to the wild colour.

1 different coat types syrian hamsters can have either short or long hair satin or rex. Some have been standardized by clubs for show purposes. Brown ranges over a broad color spectrum. We are dedicated to encouraging the keeping breeding and exhibition of all species of hamster to a standard defined by our governing body the national hamster council nhc.

Golden is a dominant trait. Syrian hamster genetics and inheritance. Cinnamon hamsters have a rich orange color with a gray undercoat ivory belly red eyes these often darken with age and light colored ears. Syrian hamster colors and coats.

Golden is the original colouration of syrian hamsters.