Active at night Ideal for children 10 & up Social within the same family High energy level Lives up to 3 years Note: Pet availability is seasonal. State and local regulations may vary. Pricing may vary by store location. PetSmart stores cannot match the price below for this pet. Ask a store associate for details.

Overall rating:

4.8

(133 reviews) 132

126 of 133(95%)customers recommend this product.

Reviews for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Review 1 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

4 / 5 133 reviews

Watch You Fingers

May 20, 2013

by awesomepetcarrer

fromFlordia, FL

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

this is a great pet. the only problem is they tend to bite so be careful.

-1point

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Review 2 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

Way of the Dragon

May 3, 2013

by Anonymous

fromWasilla, AK

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

These Chinese Dwarf Hamsters are the best with katanas. They can slice their opponents to shreds.

-6points

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Review 3 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

Amazing Pets!

April 29, 2013

by Bri118

fromMedford, NJ

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I have had my baby girl cocoa since January! She is the cutest little hamster alive! I don't know if it's just my hamster but she has never ever nipped at me once! They are very friendly and curious! They love to be taken out of their cage and able to explore!(MAKE SURE YOU COVER VENTS AND BLOCK CRACK UNDER DOOR IF YOU DO THIS) Considering the fact they do enjoy exercise wheels I keep her downstairs at night so I don't hear her! However, she does sleep a lot!Sure it takes some time to adjust like maybe a week or two but when they do they are the best pet a girl could ask for!

+5points

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Review 4 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

Good Hamster for Beginners!

April 29, 2013

by NewbieHamsterOwner

fromVirginia

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

My friend got two male Chinese Dwarf hamsters, but since she got a dog, she couldn't keep them so she gave them to me, along with all the supplies, and they are really friendly! They get along with each other and humans, and the only time they've tried to bit me is when they were really hungry when I first got them.

+4points

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Review 5 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

April 24, 2013

by Dancer123

fromSaint Cloud, MN

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I've had my Chinese Dwarf Hamster for almost a year now and she is the sweetest hamster ever! I love her! She is very easy to handle and i can even hand feed her and she won't bite! I recommend this breed of hamster to everyone!

+3points

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Review 6 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

The best hamster - Taz

April 17, 2013

by AlexisandTaz

fromNY

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Taz lived for over 4 years and he was the best hamster i have ever had. He was very sweet and loved to play. I miss him very much but he was amazing!

+3points

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Review 7 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

My Chinese Dwarf Hamster Glimmer

April 11, 2013

by ILoveSmallRodents

fromDeleware, DE

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Today I got my Chinese Dwarf Hamster Glimmer. She is already letting me hold her. Last night my Winter White Hamster, Rue died. I was looking and I found her. I am glad I got Glimmer, because I already love her.

+4points

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Review 8 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

i just got my hamster on 4/2/13

April 4, 2013

by daidai

frombrooklyn,ny

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?First time

I name her Loulou I bought her from petsmart and the guy said Chinese hamsters are the sweetest and they don't bite. The kind of cage I bought was the super pet critter trail x which comes with a wheel at the top. when I first brought loulou home she went straight for her wheel. just remember they are nocturnal meaning they are active at night and sleep during the day but during the day they stay up for a short time.there great for a person whos owning there first hamster. I would recommend this hamster

+5points

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Review 9 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

These are the friendliest dwarf hamsters

March 30, 2013

by FluffyDove

fromSmithtown, NY

Dwarf hamsters can be extremely deceiving because they look cute and cuddly but sometimes they can really nip! However, after owning several Chinese dwarf hamsters (all from PetSmart) I can confidently agree with everyone else that they do NOT bite, even when you reach in and grab them while they are sleeping. They are extremely docile. I would HIGHLY recommend this particular dwarf hamster for ALL ages. Very cute and friendly, and of course the staff was great at the two PetSmart's I have purchased them from over the years. And they are on sale a lot too if you have the free membership card. Very happy

+6points

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Review 10 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

I love my hamster

March 13, 2013

by Dwarfhammylover

fromMiddletown New York

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

I got my Chinese Dwarf Hamster a month and a half ago. I went into the pet store thinking about a teddy bear hamster and heard dwarf hamsters often bit. A staff member came up to me and let me hold a little dwarf hamster and we knew it was meant to be when he fell asleep in my hands. I named him Dio and he is a love. I would definitely recommend getting a Chinese Dwarf Hamster. My only complaint is that he urinates on his wheel and I have to clean his wheel daily but that isn't too much of a drawback and is definitely worth the love that he gives.

+14points

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Review 11 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

My Chinese dwarf hamster

March 11, 2013

by Emilylauren

fromFlorida

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I bought 2 Chinese dwarf hamster in January 2012. I currently have 1 hamster because sadly, one got very sick and died ):. I love my hamster so much. It's type of hamster is very energetic so definitely get a wheel! I highly recommend this pet for people all ages

+7points

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Review 12 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

They are great!!

March 9, 2013

by 2critters

fromGrove City, Ohio

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

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I bought two Chinese dwarf hamsters about a year ago. They are both female, one is white with a brown stripe(dominant spot variety) and one is brown with a darker brown stripe(normal variety). They are sweetie pies! I was trying to decide between these and the winter white hamsters, but as I looked at both of them and picked them up the Chinese dwarfs seemed friendlier. They live in the same cage (I know that isn't recommended, but they do really well together). They do have their occasional spats, but it normally starts because one steps on the other while they are sleeping or something. They cuddle up together a lot! These are adorable hamsters and they really are friendly! I am not an expert, but these girls rarely bite, and when they do it is just a nibble. They have never drawn blood or anything of that nature. They are very active at night, but if you get the right wheel you won't hear much out of them. We have multiple cages attached and other small attachments as well. Space does help with housing two hamsters together. This allows them to get away from each other if they want to. We have multiple hide houses, food bowls, water bottles and wheels. They really like to run in the same wheel at the same time though. I highly recommend these little critters and I hope this helps you make your decision!

+11points

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Review 13 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

Love!

March 4, 2013

by xoxojillianxo

frommanchester, ct

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?4

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I got mine yesterday and love her! She was not friendly yesterday and was scared, but today she's great! She ran around in a ball all day and was climbing all over me and she only nipped a tiny bit once! She does sleep ALOT though like 20 hours of the day! :/ But overall great

+7points

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Review 14 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

Very sweet!!!

February 24, 2013

by Anonymous

fromCanton, Ga

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I got my Chinese hamster,Delilah almost a year ago and in that time she has been a joy. She's very gentle and likes to sit on my shoulder and nestle in my hair when I take her out. Sometimes Dee Dee even falls asleep on me after fine minutes. She loves to run on her wheel at night. She was very easy to tame ( you just have to take her out of the cage and hold her once a day). My hamster is also really funny too. My hamster loves to burrow in her bedding and hide there until its nighttime. She also hates the pine bedding, paper bedding and only burrows in the fluffy kind...... What a High matinence little princess....... You also have to be careful because Chinese hamsters can actually climb up and out of play pens. They also really stink if you don't clean them in less than one week. Overall they are awesome pets and are worth the little effort (and even more)they need.

Pros:
- loving
- Very humorous
- easy to tame
- best hammy ever
- Rarely bites

Cons:
- You have to pay close attention to them in their playpens
- can stink
- can be grumpy

+8points

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Review 15 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

Excellent

February 23, 2013

by HamsterCouture

fromSewell, NJ

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

My little bro got a Chinese Dwarf hammie, named him Stripe. (Note: this is his first hamster) Stripe IMMEDIATELY got accommodated to his new surroundings, and today, I proudly watched Stripe climb around, all over him. We played with Stripe for about an hour. He's pretty much the coolest hamster on planet Earth! I recommend a Chinese Dwarf, 100%!

..And guess what?

My little brother, he's SIX. HAHA!

+5points

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Review 16 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

he's awsome

February 21, 2013

by emmylag

frombrockton ma

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

so my brother got his about 1 year ago he's an angel . He is gymnastic hammie. i would buy this type of hamster there amazing

+4points

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Review 17 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

sweetest dwarf hamster

February 19, 2013

by Casme

fromJacksonville, Florida

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?4

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

This little guy is very easy to care for. Sometimes he is a little shy until he knows you but handing him is easy. They typically not very squirmy. They usually like to cuddle together if there are multiple in the same cage. I would recommend buying some fluff for your little guy to crawl under since they like to hide. Tubes are fantastic to have too!

+8points

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Review 18 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

best ever

February 15, 2013

by Shamika

fromaugusta maine

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

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i got this pet yesterday as a valentines day present. not only is she extreamly tame and calm she is ADORABLE! they are super tiny and so much fun. she has amazing personality already. she is very spunky and energetic.i have caught her burring herself in the shavings twice now. it's adorable when she sticks her head out to see if anyone is watching her. i am happy that she is active durring the day as well as at night time. she seems to like having lots of tubes and fun things to do. i have to say that all of the hamster (of this type) were very sweet and none bit me as i put my hand into the cage to catch one. they were not thrilled with me but they were not scared of me either. i have two small children who love petting valentine...with supervision of course.... and have not been bitten. this was a fantastic buy and i would recommend this type of hamster to anyone and everyone who loves the tiny cute pets!

+4points

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Review 19 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

My hamster

January 25, 2013

by hamsterlover12345678

fromPennsylvania

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

Hi my hamster is named Tiny and she is so cute I love her so much and she to roll around in her ball she loves watching tv and really loves sunflower seeds she is calm and hasn't ever used the bathroom when holding her she is so cute she has a wire cage and if I say Tiny come give my a kiss she will come out of her home And rubs her whiskers on my finger and she doesn't bite get this kind of hamster they are cute active and so calm when in your hands they make awesome pets

+5points

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Review 20 for Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Overall rating

5 / 5 133 reviews

love her!!!!

January 22, 2013

by ilovemybabyboo

frompittsburgh pa

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

she is sleeping alot but i love her!!!! shes cute!

+2points

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