breeding acertan hamster to a diffrent breed

Question
can you breed panda like hamsters to a fluffy like hamster?

Answer
Hi Indiya,

It sounds like you're talking about Syrian hamsters (not dwarf hamsters, which are of a different species).  Yes, you can definitely breed a short-haired Syrian hamster to a long-haired Syrian hamster, since they both are of the same species.

Remember, Syrian hamsters have to live alone, so they can't live more than one to a cage.  When you breed them, you'll need to put the female in the male's cage.  Or, you can put them in a clean cage.  (Just don't put the male in the female's cage - she will fight with him.)  Make sure the female is in heat first, though.  Females come into heat about once every 4 days.  To see if your hamster is in heat, stroke her back.  If she's in heat, she will "freeze" and not move.  Her tail will be sticking up.  You may smell a musky odor, also.

Allow the hamsters to mate for about 15 minutes (maybe less than that if they've lost interest).

However, I would urge you to reconsider, if you're thinking of breeding your hamsters.  You'll need to find a home for each one of them.  Or, if you're keeping them yourself, you'll need a cage for each one of the hamsters, since they can't live together.

Have a great weekend!

If you have any othe questions, please feel free to ask.

Kelly