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:

4.6

(123 reviews) 120

107 of 123(87%)customers recommend this product.

Reviews for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

Review 1 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Perfect little angel

March 1, 2012

by Hieywiey

fromBaton Rouge, LA

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?1

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

They do not bite, they will respond to your voice if you train them to, and they are smart!

+8points

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Review 2 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

I Definitely Recommend a Russian Dwarf hamster

May 15, 2013

by Softball17

fromChesterfield, MI

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Russian Dwarf hamsters are great, clean, nice, and social pets. They're great for beginners and fun to watch and play with. Both Males and females are great. My boy and girl (Pasiley&Romany) hamsters our fun and exciting! Although i would not recommend the Albino! You'll love these fur little pets of joy! There easy to clean and feed! I would recommend to anyone! These are better than Chinese dwarf hamsters!! :)

-1point

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Review 3 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Great pet

May 10, 2013

by tealLove1200

fromnew york, NY

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

Whoever says that syrians are more friendly than dwarfs are wrong! I have had 3 dwarf hamsters and none of them have ever bit me :) they are so friendly and cuddly. If you do get a dwarf hamster from petsmart or performance and they are not friendly then just tame them they are most likely very scared and nervous. :) oh and I am not saying that syrians are not friendly they are very friendly animals as well :D

-2points

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Review 4 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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2 / 5 123 reviews

Cute but mean

May 7, 2013

by Kathyhammy

fromTacoma, WA

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 Jewel yesterday and I thought he's winter white (I was told so). Actually he's a albino russian dwarf and I couldn't handle him at all. He bit so hard to whatever I did to him. I could barely put him into the cage once we got home. He bit me so hard when I gave him food and water. I have decided to take him back to PetSmart. I couldn't handle him at all.

-1point

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Review 5 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

They Rockkkkk!!!!!!!!

April 28, 2013

by IloveJackandVector

fromAnn Arbor, MI

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I love my two baby boy's vector and jack! They are both so cute and have different personalities! They are my first hamsters and I love them and highly recommend for beginners!

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Review 6 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Makes an excellent friend/companion!!!

April 19, 2013

by DaniL616

fromOntario, Canada

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

We recently bought two of these lovely ladies from our local PetSmart and they have been nothing but fun, they are sociable and love to play and run on their wheel. I can't believe how quiet they are too, very clean animals that's one of the reasons why we purchased them. They are lot's of fun and I couldn't of asked for a better pet, we've purchased a few pets from PetSmart and they've always been happy and healthy.

+2points

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Review 7 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Great pet!

April 16, 2013

by julive

fromlong island, ny

I think this hamster is so cute, easy to care for and friendly! His name is Cody I think Russian hamsters are excellent pets! I think this pet is good for beginners·

-1point

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Review 8 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

I have never had such a lovely pet!

April 7, 2013

by NikiBelle

fromCanada, CA

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I love these Russian Dwarf Hamsters more than anything! I love them so so much and I request them more than anything! They are easily tamed and so so loveable!!! I love them more than anything!

+2points

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Review 9 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Amazing first pet!

March 25, 2013

by Liv1714

fromLondon,ON

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

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I got my hamster Coco 3 days ago and I love her. She's been really good in her cage. She has not nipped me in the 3 days I had her. This is my first hamster so I am new to it all. I heard a lot of good things about russian dwarfs from my friends . I think they are great pets for beginners.

+7points

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Review 10 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Love them!!

March 23, 2013

by BarkinDwarfKitteh

fromSouthern VA

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I have four dwarf hamsters; Rascal (named after Rascal Flatts), Paisley (Brad Paisley), Perry (The Band Perry), and Pioneer (The Band Perry's new album). Perry & Paisley are Russian Dwarfs. These two little girls are the sweetest hamster I've ever had! I've never been nipped by them and they were easy to tame. If you're having trouble taming yours, read this:

**Tips on taming them: When you first bring home a dwarf hamster, you have to leave it alone the first three days. Before you put them in their cage, rub your hands in the bedding so they can get used to their scent. Don't try to scoop them up when you put him/her in the cage - offer the hamster a tube or something and let him walk into the cage on his own. Offer him treats when you see him awake, but don't wake him up! After three days, begin offering him your hand. Make sure you wash your hands so they don't smell food! I usually tap the door and try to coax him onto my hand - don't try to force it though or scoop him up. It takes most of my hammies 1-2 days to walk onto my hands. Once they are on your hands, let them move around and get used to you. They may nip once, but they will realize you don't taste good and not do it again. Try to keep coaxing him onto your hands when you see he is awake. When he seems to be more comfortable with being handled, try stroking him with a finger. If he flinches, try waiting another day, but if he is okay with it, you can try again but don't overdo it. Eventually, you will be able to pick him up with no problems! Three of my four hamsters never nipped during this process and still haven't. The one only nipped me twice during the taming process. Now, my hamsters all come out of their igloos and start biting on the bars of the cages when I walk into a room- that is their way of begging to be held. Haha! I hope helps! :)

+15points

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Review 11 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

AWESOME!!!

March 10, 2013

by Anonymous

fromnew York , ny

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?4

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

i got mine when i was seven years old. i loved my hamster he was great he was calm but really fun !!! i was heart broke when he died . They are also really funny !! i really recommend a Russian
dwarf hamster for beginners !!

+9points

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Review 12 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Wonderful little pet

March 6, 2013

by Julie899

fromCanada

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I got my Russian Dwarf hamster about a month ago and he is so cute! It didn't take long for him to trust me and climb right into my hand. He has never bitten me and loves to play and run all over his cage. Very energetic (so id recommend to get a silent spinner wheel so they don't keep you up all night). The sales associate in the store was more than helpful when I purchased him as well. She gave me great care tips about Dwarf Hamsters and helped me chose the perfect cage!

+12points

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Review 13 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

I love my hamster!

March 4, 2013

by PetHamsterlover11

fromOakville, ON

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I have a 1 year old Russian Dwarf hamster and named him Russell, he has never bitten me and he is so fluffy :D

+2points

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Review 14 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

they are not mean

February 16, 2013

by abi123

fromcanada ontario

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

i got a female and everybody thinks they are viciocs but there not

+3points

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Review 15 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Kiki is adorable & sooo friendly!

February 15, 2013

by Brianna1701

fromNY

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I bought a Russian Dwarf Hamster for my daughter on her 12th birthday. She LOVES Kiki! She even takes care of her by herself. Almost as if Kiki is not even in the house because she's in my daughter's room. It's a great pet to teach tweens/young teens about responsibility. I would definitely reccommend this pet.

+6points

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Review 16 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

February 10, 2013

by Shadowlpz0

fromBurlington, VT

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?First time

My Russian dwarf hamster named Alice is really cute and isn't mean and doesn't bite

+1point

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Review 17 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Cottonball of joy

February 2, 2013

by Justmeandchip

fromToronto, ON

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?1

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I'm 14 btw. My mom was concerned about her allergies and the smell at first but I have been able to prove that they all work out. Chip, my little hammy, is regularly in the living room and he doesn't bother my mom and her allergies at all. Theres no stinkiness unless you put your nose dirrectly into the cage or you havent changed the bedding for over 1 week and a half.

He brings joy to the family when running in his ball. He's adorable when he sleeps. We don't bother him though.

+7points

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Review 18 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

awesome pets!

January 29, 2013

by CheeriosTheHamster

fromOttawa, ON

What is your gender?F

I got a female russian dwarf hamster about 2 years ago, and sadly she passed away in december 2012. But i named her cheerios because she was eactly the colour of cheerios cereal! at first she was ok with me picking her up, but eventually she'd always bite me when i tried,so i just used a 2nd hut i bought upside down to scoop her up.. she liked riding around in it! these hamsters are VERY active at night, and if you dont buy a silent spinner wheel or a quiet wheel, they'll keep you up the whole night! I learned that the hard way! but she was very sweet and funny, very active, until she started getting older and she would kind of waddle around and have a hard time getting onto her wheel. But these hamsters are great pets! love them! sooo cute!

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Review 19 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

Good Pet!

January 21, 2013

by Frito7890

fromMinneapolis, MN

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

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

I got my hamster 2 weeks ago. At first my hamster was so mean!! She will bite my finger and always run away. Now I'm still in the process of taming her but she doesn't bite me anymore. She LOVES running in her wheel and also loves eating sunflower seeds. I'll recommend this hamster but you will have to be patient.

+1point

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Review 20 for Russian Dwarf Hamsters

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5 / 5 123 reviews

adorable pet

January 19, 2013

by mellm

fromSt.Catharines, ON

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

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my dwarf hamster "timbit" was always such a fun pet to play with, she always made me laugh when she would take all her food from her bowl and burry it under the stuffing or in her wheel. They make great pets and are very entertaining !

-1point

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