Sorrry for all of the questions recently..

Anyways I really just want one hamster.. and I heard Chinese are fine on their own..but I also heard that Russians also can be fine.

I also am planning on getting the Hamster Heaven cage, and some say they have russians in it, but the bars are too wide for chinese?

please please please tell me about your opinions on both!!

does one bite more than the other?

Thanks very much in advance!

Sorry, this is probably not a lot of help but I have owned both. I personally prefer the russians but that is probably because my chinese hammies were quite shy. If you want the hamster heaven you might be better going for the russians as well. Don't worry about asking questions, it shows you care.

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I personally love Russians..
But even them could get through the bars if they are quite young..
My two russians dont bite.. One of them likes to chew my hand but it doesn't hurt as she is so tiny..

This site is quite helpful
Hamsters : About Hamsters

Anymore questions, feel free to ask

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Mummy to:

Oscar and Molly Pooches
Oliver, Lily, Jacob, Sweep, Stevie, Blue, Dillon, Daisy and Flopsy Rabbits
Midnight, Alice, Bethany, Midget, Hermionie, Dora, Valentine, Casper, MJ and new babies!!! Meeces
Dean, Bella, Ruby Hammies

Yes I have both Russians and a Chinese hamster and would say that the Russians are friendlier and make better pets. The Chinese is very shy and very quick.

Thanks! I think I will go with Russian,
also is there any major differences between temperment for Winter White Russians and Campbells Russian?

Well i have both but the winter white seems friendlier to me... Though this could be to do with the russian has just had babies

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Mummy to:

Oscar and Molly Pooches
Oliver, Lily, Jacob, Sweep, Stevie, Blue, Dillon, Daisy and Flopsy Rabbits
Midnight, Alice, Bethany, Midget, Hermionie, Dora, Valentine, Casper, MJ and new babies!!! Meeces
Dean, Bella, Ruby Hammies

I was leaning towards Winter Whites anyway as their colors are really pretty =)
so I believe I will getting one!
Thanks for the website also, it was really helpful

Your welcome...
Just to show her off... this is Misty, my winter white
She may or may not be pregnant (long story)

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Mummy to:

Oscar and Molly Pooches
Oliver, Lily, Jacob, Sweep, Stevie, Blue, Dillon, Daisy and Flopsy Rabbits
Midnight, Alice, Bethany, Midget, Hermionie, Dora, Valentine, Casper, MJ and new babies!!! Meeces
Dean, Bella, Ruby Hammies

I have Campbells and they couldn't be sweeter natured, they also come in some lovely colours, these are my girls

Spike (Mummy)


And Cordelia and Willow (Spikes daughters)

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Oh! wow srhdufe & thedogsmother yours are both extremely gorgeous! ahhh now I can't wait until I get mine.. hope I don't grow a hamster addiction or anything.. hahhh
=)