Biology, husbandry, breeding of the genus Calomyscidae

Dwarf hamsters are fun! More and more animal lovers are interested in these cute little rodents with their exciting behavior.

Author Sandra Honigs holds a degree in biology and has successfully kept dwarf hamsters for many years. In this completely revised and updated new edition of her standard work, she provides an easy-to-understand and practical introduction to everything you need to know about keeping and breeding the various dwarf hamster species.

• Systematics & Distribution
• Social behavior
• Detailed species section
• The history of dwarf hamsters
• All information on species-appropriate keeping: accommodation, accessories, care and proper nutrition
• How to handle dwarf hamsters
• Health: How to prevent and treat diseases
• Everything about breeding: From sex determination to weaning the young
• Detailed color variant section
• Understanding dwarf hamsters: Special behaviors
• Dwarf hamsters in tenancy law
• Brilliant photos