Long-Haired

The long-haired Syrian hamster is a coat type of Mesocricetus auratus, commonly sold as a teddy bear hamster. It can appear in many colors, including golden, dark or light grey, black-eyed cream, tortoiseshell, dominant spot, and white-marked patterns. The long-hair trait affects coat length rather than species or temperament; males often grow the most obvious trailing skirt, while females may look plush or slightly feathered. Some animals combine long hair with show-quality color lines, while pet-shop examples may have mixed ancestry and less predictable coat density.

Care is close to that of any Syrian hamster, with extra attention to bedding and grooming. Paper bedding or clean aspen is usually easier on the coat than dusty or sticky material, and cottony nesting fluff should be avoided because it can tangle around feet and teeth. A long-haired hamster still needs solitary housing, a large solid wheel, deep burrowing space, and chew-safe enrichment. Gentle finger-combing or a soft toothbrush can remove bedding from the skirt, especially in older males. Breeders selecting long-haired lines watch for coat texture, body type, and manageable temperaments, not just dramatic length.

Colors: Black Dominant Spot, Black-Eyed Cream, Black-Eyed White, Black Tortoiseshell, Cinnamon Tortoiseshell, Dark Golden, Dark Grey, Golden, Golden Dominant Spot, Grey Tortoiseshell, Light Golden, Light Grey, Orange, Red-Eyed Cream, Red-Eyed White, Ruby-Eyed White, Rust, Sable, Sepia, Smoke Pearl, Yellow, Yellow Tortoiseshell