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The Angora Hamsters aren’t a pure breed, but a variation of one. They fall under the category of Syrian Hamsters, also known as Golden Hamsters, given the color of their fur. Angora is a term commonly used when referring to rabbits, but it is used too in hamster terminology to describe these little golden balls of fluff. Angora merely means long coat, as it is the main characteristic of this hamster. The length of its coats is what truly differentiates it from common hamsters that look similar, but have a shorter coat. These common hamsters are also known as Teddy Bear Hamsters, sometimes called “fancy” hamsters.
The Teddy Bear Hamsters, however, are far more common than their Angoran variation. The latter is actually rather difficult to find and considerately rare. The main characteristic of their breed is the long, silky fur that is tinted four different colors, depending on the genes of the fluff. Angoran Hamsters usually like living in solitude. This is one of the reasons why the variation is so rare in nature. Most if not all Angoran Hamsters that currently exist in the world have been bred by humans through controlled habitat encounters. Their stubborn nature shows when left…
