The biggest difference between breeding Syrians and breeding dwarf hamsters is that dwarf hamsters can live together in pairs or even in colonies, meaning breeding can be a constantly on-going activity. The important thing to remember here is that since dwarf hamsters can live and breed in groups or pairs you can theoretically expect a new litter every three weeks! If you’re not prepared for this then you must separate the males and females from each other. Although dwarf hamsters are able to breed as early as three to four weeks of age, they tend to wait until they’re around three to four months of age before breeding naturally.

There you go, the wonderful world of hamster reproduction in a nutshell! As we mentioned earlier, bringing home a pregnant hamster is one thing, but purposefully breeding them is another matter altogether. However whether the pregnancy was planned or otherwise, pregnant hamsters need special care and attention. They rely on you to help them through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Only breed hamsters if you are ready for the responsibility and ensure that each new pup has a safe home to go to once they’re weaned from their mother.

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