All Syrian Hamster Colors. The original wild color of the hamster is golden brown hence their name as the golden hamster the most notable characteristic of the syrian hamster is its ability to store food in two cheek pouches. Some have been standardized by clubs for show purposes.
Cinnamon is the basic red eyed color so almost every other red eyed color is a cinnamon combination. Examples of self hamsters include the black cream mink and sable. The syrian hamster is commonly called golden hamster referring to the wild colour.
Cinnamon is a recessive trait.
Fully grown syrian hamsters are about 13cm in length with females being slightly larger than males. Black cheek flashes mark the jaw line and a broad dark band. The base colour of each hair is slate grey with the tip being ginger. Syrian hamster fur types markings colours.
