Introducing Teddy, my Teddy Bear Hamster :)

[vinjashira]

Hi Everyone, let me introduce Teddy, my Teddy Bear Hamster (another name for Syrian Hamster).
I've just got him today. He is 8 weeks old, long haired. I believe the colour is yellow but I'm not so sure, maybe hamster owners here can help me.
He has two white bands on his back as you can see from the picture.
I'm going to let Teddy get used to his new home before trying to handle him.
Snowy is very interested in Teddy but he is quite safe because his cage is quite high up.

[Whisk_Luva]

Awww... he is gorgeous :)

I cant quite tell from the photos the colouring but maybe you can look here and see what colour looks like him the most?
http://www.midlandhamsterclub.co.uk/hamster/syrian.html

Welcome to your new home Teddy :D

[vinjashira]

sorry the pictures are not good, took them with my mobile. Will take proper ones once I can start handling him.

thank you for the link. Of all the colours listed there, yellow seems to be the closest one. He doesn't have black cheek flashes though, and his ears are not all black so perhpas his colouring is not up to the standard. Still think he looks gorgeous though http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

What colours are Whisk and Chino?

Teddy says Hi! :)

[Whisk_Luva]

Well, whatever colour he is, he sure is handsome :D

Looking again at the photos does he look anything like 'honey' (a colouring on that link)??

Whisk is a golden syrian and Chino is a... cream banded I think.... :)

My boys say hi and welcome to Teddy :)

Have you had hamsters before?

[Blue Dragonfly]

Awww, what a cutie. I hope snowy never gets his/her paws on teddy.

[vinjashira]

Teddy is my first hamster.

I'm sure he is not honey because he has tickings and his eyes are not red.
He is similar to Whisk but lighter. Is there a light golden colour?
what colour is Whisk's cheekflash?

Blue Dragonfly, don't worry, I shall make sure Snowy never touches Teddy.

[Whisk_Luva]

Teddy is my first hamster.

I'm sure he is not honey because he has tickings and his eyes are not red.
He is similar to Whisk but lighter. Is there a light golden colour?
what colour is Whisk's cheekflash?

Blue Dragonfly, don't worry, I shall make sure Snowy never touches Teddy.

Whisk has black cheekflash.... :)

Cinnamon? That is kinda like a lighter version of Whisk....

[vinjashira]

Not cinamon either because Teddy has tickings and his eyes are not red.

too bad there is no picture of rust hamsters.
the description of the ears sounds right - there is a hint of pink on both ears.
and he doesn't have black cheekflash like golden and yellow hamsters do.

-eta-
just looked for rust hamsters. they look bright red, Teddy is certainly not that.
So far he looks mostly like the yellow hamsters but without the black cheekflash and he a hint of pink of both ears.

[Whisk_Luva]

Awww :)

Anyway, unless you are planning to show him then the colouring doesnt really matter I guess.... ;)


Teddy is my first hamster.

If you need any tips/help/advice etc feel free to pm me... :)

[vinjashira]

thank you :)

I do have a question. Shall pm you in a minute.

[Freedom]

He is so cute! Best wishes with your first hamster.

I like the white markings on his back, in that second photo. It looks like he has a harness on and is ready for a walk! How sweet.

[vinjashira]

thank you. Now that you mention it, it does look like a harness :D
I shall give Teddy at least another 24 hours before I try to handle him.
He is still getting used to his new home I think.

[chocolatepuppy]

Teddy is so cute! :D

[vinjashira]

Thank you http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

He has settled in quite well in the last few days. I have started handling him now.
He is quite tame. The breeder must have started handling him since he was a little baby.

Here are a couple more pictures of Teddy.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc05b3127cceb52b8a31466e00000026100BauHLJs4bsb
Being cute http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc05b3127cceb52b8a3d466200000026100BauHLJs4bsb
Look how tiny he is in my hand. http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

[Whisk_Luva]

Awwwwww... great photos :) He is so cute!

[chocolatepuppy]

Aww, you're killing me with cuteness here! :D

[Christmas_Hamster]

By those newer pics he is defiantly golden. He is a cutie aswell!

Congrats! If you ever have any questions you can PM me aswell.

My 10 hammies say hi!

Oh and teddy bear is not really another name but a nickname made up by pet stores. ;) Congrats!

[vinjashira]

Teddy says hi to all your hamsters as well :)

I do have a question, will pm you in a minute.

[Muddy4paws]

Very cute!!

[Alysser]

Teddy is a cutie! I've always liked hamsters. Congratulations on the new pet. :)

[vinjashira]

thank you http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif I've had Teddy for a whole week now and he's doing well.

some more pictures of Teddy:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc08b3127cceb5e6d43dd9f700000026100BauHLJs4bsb
Teddy's impression of a collie or sheltie http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif his coat reminds me of them

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc08b3127cceb5e6d43fd9f500000026100BauHLJs4bsb
exploring the room inside his ball

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc08b3127cceb5e6d427d9ed00000026100BauHLJs4bsb
I bought Teddy a new wheel (larger) because he hasn't been using his old one. He absolutely loves it http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif he's been using it all night.

[Ginger's Mom]

Teddy is adorable, William. I absolutely love the first picture in post #14, I think that is one of the cutest pictures I have ever seen. :D It looks like Teddy has something he wants to say. :)

[ramanth]

Congrats! He's lovely. :)

[Christmas_Hamster]

He looks so happy! C=