In the wild, Campbell's Russian Dwarf hamsters live in burrows. They usually inhabited burrows in semideserts, steppes of central Asia, the province called Hebei in northeastern China, and the Altai mountains, autonomous range of Tuva.
Campbell's Hamsters, pure bred, usually come in the colors Grey, Black, and White. They have a black stripe running down from their nose to their tail. Hybrids, (Winter White and Campbell's Russian) can come in many different colors and patterns. These colors and patterns include black and white splotches, all black, light brown colors, etc. They are generally smaller than most hamsters, about 2-5 inches in length.
Behavior
Lifespan
The Campbell's Russian Dwarf hamster was first discovered in 1905 by Thomas Campbell. They were successfully bred in captivity in 1968.
Campbell's Russian Dwarf hamsters are not the healthiest hamsters on the list. They have very poor eyesight, and have a high chance of obtaining Diabetes. This means that, if you own or would like to own a Campbell's hamster, you may want to watch the sugar. Limit the sweet vegetables (carrots, peas, etc). Older Campbell's Russian hamsters have a likely chance of having Cataracts.
Campbell's Russian Dwarf hamsters usually live on a lifespan of about 2-2.5 years old.
Homes and Habitats
Health
History
When a male Campbell Russian Dwarf hamsters mate is in labor, the male may assist the female in birthing. He may help pull the babies, clean them, and even make sure the mother has enough food to eat. In the wild, they live in groups and are very social. When tame, they are very calm and easy to handle.