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The Campbell's Russian Hamster, (Phodopus campbelli)

Albino & Argente Campbell's Russian Hamsters

Also called the Striped Hamster, the Dzjungarian Hamster and the Hairy Footed Hamster, this is the commonest of the Dwarf hamsters and the most frequently available in pet shops.  Size and colouring are similar to the Chinese hamster, but the build is totally different, being much broader and with a shorter, furry tail.  In addition, the fur is very thick and woolly, unlike the silky fur of the Chinese hamster.  This thick fur is an adaptation to their natural environment, the steppes of Mongolia and Northern China..

Normal Campbell's Russian Hamster

Campbell's hamsters come in several colours; the Normal, (Grey), the Argenté, (Sandy to Ginger with red eyes), the Mottled, (Normal or Argenté with white patches), and the Albino.  In addition there is also the Black Eyed White, the Black and the Platinums, (where the colour is diluted to a pastel shade). New colours, such as Lilac, are being developed by selective crossing of the different colour mutations.

The temperaments of individual Campbell's hamsters vary, but they are usually outgoing and friendly if handled confidently.

Colours
Standard
	Albino Click Here for the NHC Standard on the Albino Campbell with large picture
	Argente Click Here for the NHC Standard on the Argente Campbell with large picture
	Normal Click Here for the NHC Standard on the Normal Campbell with large picture

Non-Standard
	Argente Mottled Click Here for a large picture of an Argente Mottled Campbell
	Argente Platinum Click Here for a large picture of an Argente Platinum Campbell
	Black-Eyed White Click Here for a large picture of a Black-Eyed White Campbell
	Black Click Here for two large picture of a Black Campbell
	Black Banded Click Here for a large picture of a Black Banded Campbell
	Normal Mottled Click Here for a large picture of a Normal Mottled Campbell
	Platinum Click Here for a large picture of a Platinum Campbell
	Normal Satin Click Here for a large picture of a Normal Satin Campbell

Coat Types
	Satin Coated Click Here for a large picture of a Satin Coated Campbell