subject: Secret Tips for Owning the Roboski Dwarf Hamster [print this page] Secret Tips for Owning the Roboski Dwarf Hamster
There are three common Russian Dwarf Hamster breeds. The most common is the Roboski Dwarf Hamster. This little guy comes from Norther China and Mongolia, where it was given the scientific name "Phodopud Roborovski". Being the smallest of hamster breeds, it never exceeds two inches in length. Distinct coloration of this hamster is a brown top coat, slate gray undercoat, and a white belly. The Roboski Dwarf Hamster has long legs. They require a very clean living condition to reach their life expectance of three years. They were first named after Lt. Vsevolod Roborovski who found then during an expedition in July of 1894.Roboski dwarf hamsters are exceedingly fast and active making the handling of them sometimes very difficult. Inspite of this, however, they are timid around people, so they wont bite often. They need a large cage to execute all their lively activities. Having a wheel in the cage is a must along with many hiding places (hamsters love to burrow), and places to climb. Keeping them in wire cage is not a good option as at the slightest provocation they might try to escape. Because of this, keeping them in an enclosed area is a good choice especially with the use of plastic cages that are now available in different designs and sizes. Hamsters feed on grains, vegetables, fruit, and plants. They are certainly an entertaining animal and as pet they can keep you engaged with their lively activities for long hours. Some families like to make feeding time an evening activity rather than plopping down in front of the television. Maybe you can make this one of your family activities. Roboski dwarf hamsters is not a suitable pet for children. Sometimes even adults have problems when it comes to managing them. Even when holding them in your hand they will try to wriggle away. Children therefore, will not be able to manage them let alone play with them. But, it is a ton of fun to watch how active they are because they constantly move from one activity to another. Keep this in mind when considering buying a roboski hamster. While the family will love the hamster, consider a different breed if you're hoping your children will take care of it. The Roboski dwarf hamsters is a very clean animal and is known to spend most of the time grooming themselves. They like company, being amiable in nature, so housing two together is often a good option. Compared to other hamsters the Roboski hamster is easier to breed. Many hamster lovers will make a hobbie out of keeping and breeding this type of dwarf hamster. Above all the Roboski dwarf hamsters are known be great as pets and with their activities they provide great entertainment facilities for the owner. Don't forget what is required in caring for these little pocket pets. They are great entertaininment, great for breeding, not so good for children.
