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Why are my Petco Syrian hamsters small and friendly? Are they Syrians?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 0 lbs

I have two syrian hamsters and they have always been housed together (I know they are solitary animals). They have never fought and are great companions. I got them from petco a year ago and have yet to see any other hamsters like them. Syrian hamsters are supposed to be larger than they are and be extreamly violent twards each other, while mine are a smaller size (Not the size of a dwarf hamster) and as sweet as can be. I'm not sure what their species of hamster is? I don't trust Petco.

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

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Published on June 6th, 2017

Hi, I assume you're asking if we think Pippy and Piper are indeed Syrian variety of Hamster- yes they are!! I had a hamster just like the darker colored one and he lived for 2 years which is the normal lifespan. They are cute and I'm glad they get along well!

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