What is the name of the Dzhungar hamster?

Dzungarian hamsters are unusually cute and intelligent creatures, practically not creating trouble in their content. According to the owners of these funny creatures, with the right approach, you can not only accustom the hamster to respond to the nickname, but even perform simple commands and tricks.

At the very beginning of work on raising a domestic rodent, it is important to choose a suitable name for it. How can you call the Dzhungar hamster, and how to teach him to respond to the call in the future, we will look at this article.

Most often, the owners of Dzhungar hamsters-girls give their pets simple female names:

• Sonya;
• Dunya;
• Masha (Marusya);
• Dasha;
• Glasha (Glafira);
• Ksyusha;
• Frosya;
• Thekla;
• Stesha;
• Alice;
• Larisa;
• Lucy;
• Raisa;
• Lyubasha;
• Lyalya.

In addition, the names of foreign origin are also popular, for example, such as:

• Greta;
• Margot (Margosh);
• Wendy;
• Wanda;
• Bella (Isabella);
• Isolde;
• Jesse (Jessica);
• Britney

More exotic options: Brünnhilde, Josephine, Angelica, Carmelita, Cleopatra. The nicknames of female hamsters, which reflect the bright features of their character, sound very nice. So, calm animals, preferring to lead a measured lifestyle, are often called Splusha, Zones, Sonuli, Googushi, Zayushi. And, for example, active and restless hamsters-girls often get such nicknames as Beshka, Krutyshka, Shusha (Shursh), Zhuzha, Shishiga, Roly-Poly, Buffy, Sly.

For the little hamster girl, the nickname Tiny (Baby), Businka (Busia), Manyunya or Baby is perfect. More original options: Thumbelina, Tinky (Tinkerbell). Large hamster girls are often given such nicknames as Giantess, Empress, Chubby, Fatty, Lumpy.

Very often, hamster owners call their pets names and nicknames of famous fairy-tale characters. As examples here you can cite such heroes of fairy tales and cartoons as:

• Rapunzel;
• Ariel;
• Maleficent;
• Jasmine;
• Fiona;
• Elsa;
• Minnie Mouse;
• Lei;
• Pocahontas

Such "appealing" nicknames as are very popular:

• Marshmallow;
• Strawberry;
• Bun;
• Raisin;
• Vanilla,
• Cookies;
• Sweetie;
• Bezheshka;
• Berry;
• Pear;
• Caramel.

In choosing the right name for the hamster-boy owners are guided by a variety of criteria. This may be the features of the coloring of the animal, and certain traits of his character. For example, such nicknames as Polosatik, Pyatnyshko, Klyaks (Klyaksa) are considered to be quite common in this respect.

Very often in choosing a name for a pet, breeders use the simplest options, for example:

• Boy;
• Homa (Homych, Homka);
• Thomas;
• Donut;
• Button (Button);
• Gopher;
• Marmot;
• Petka (Parsley);
• Vasya;
• Kuzya;
• Yasha;
• Gingerbread;
• Duchess (Duchess);
• Stepka (Stepashka).

Depending on the nature of the animal and the characteristics of its behavior, you can call the hamster Miron, Tikhon, Buyan, Buzun, Typhoon, Sherlock. Many breeders often call their pets in honor of famous people. As examples, here are such nicknames as:

• Tyson;
• Jackson;
• Sting;
• Lincoln;
• Churchill;
• Caesar;
• Tutankhamun;
• Genghis Khan.

If you turn to the theme of fairy-tale characters, here you can also find an interesting and unusual name for your pet. The most popular examples are:

• Mickey Mouse;
• Scrooge;
• Umka;
• Balu;
• Timon;
• Pumba;
• Simba;
• Ratatouille;
• Remy;
• Jeanne (Ginny);
• Merlin;
• Aladdin;
• Sherkhan;
• Frodo.

The easiest way to come up with a suitable name for your pet is to pay attention to its coloring. Quite often, it is this characteristic of the Dzungar hamsters that becomes the decisive criterion in choosing a sonorous and sweet nickname.

For example, a gray pet can be called one of the following options:

• Smoke (Smoke);
• Gray;
• Mouse;
• Cardinal;
• Ash;
• Mouse

It will also suit itself the nickname - Gray (Gray).

Animal white coloring can be called:

• Bellek (Snow White);
• Belyashom;
• Snowball (Snowball);
• Fine;
• Sugar;
• Curd;
• Angelcom;
• Pearls;
• Angelina;
• Marshmallow (Marshmallow).

For a pet of a dark color (brown, brown or black), one of such nicknames will suit:

• Chernysh;
• Night;
• Ember;
• Black;
• Agate (Agatha);
• Grizzly.

A hamster unusual cream-red color can be called:

• Ginger;
• Orange;
• Mandarin;
• Light (Ognevka);
• A sparkle;
• Yantar;
• Zolotinkoy;
• Topaz;
• Zirconia.

Features of coloring - another criterion that can tell a good name for the pet. So, the hamsters with a mask on the face of the owners often give such nicknames as:

• Husky;
• Bambi;
• Panda;
• Pirate.

To accustom the Djungarian hamster to a nickname, it is necessary to be patient, study the subject literature and familiarize yourself with the recommendations of experienced breeders. The effectiveness of the learning process of an animal will largely depend on the age of the hamster. It is known that young individuals get used to their name much faster.

The owners of the Dzungar hamsters claim that the animal will be able to quickly remember its name, if the process of accustoming to the nickname is constant. Therefore, developing a particular skill with a pet, it is important not to allow long breaks between classes. So, daily communicating with the hamster, it is necessary to clearly and distinctly pronounce his nickname in a low voice. The easiest way to do this is while feeding the rodent and playing with it. With this approach, you can quickly develop and consolidate the necessary skill with your pet.

In the process of training a hamster to a nickname, it is important to create all conditions so that the animal does not fear the owner, does not fear his voice. Despite the fact that the Dzungar hamsters are curious, inquisitive and courageous creatures, it is easy to frighten them with careless manipulations. The hamster may experience stress under the influence of a too loud master's voice, harsh or careless actions. During the games it is also necessary to pronounce the pet's nickname distinctly and repeatedly, encouraging its response by delicacy.. As a treat, you can use seeds, carrots, or any other delicacy that a rodent likes.

In the process of learning and during each communication with animals it is necessary to abandon the use of perfumes and any means with a strong odor (for example, mint chewing gum). It is important to bear in mind that the Dzungar hamsters have a sharp instinct, so they do not tolerate sharp odors. Trying to develop and consolidate the necessary skills of the animal, you should proceed with caution.

If the hamster did not begin to respond to the nickname after the training course, it means that in the process of his training, most likely, mistakes were made. Thus, among the main causes of failure in this case, the following are usually noted:

• irregular or short workouts;
• aggressive or overly persistent host behavior;
• excessively long workouts, tiring pet;
• unsuitable delicacy.

A fairly common mistake, due to which the hamster does not respond to the call of the owner, is the wrong choice of the nickname. In order for an animal to later easily and quickly remember its name, it must be as simple as possible, consisting of 1-2 syllables. Too long and complex nicknames usually cause problems in the process of training a pet. They are harder to pronounce and repeat. For this reason, Dzhungar hamster breeders recommend using extremely simple variants, convenient in pronunciation.

Often the reason for failures in training hamsters is their poor eyesight. If an animal, due to these reasons, is unable to consider its owner, it will not be able to perceive either himself or his team. Very often, the owners of the Dzungar hamsters, disappointed that their pets cannot remember their nickname, are abandoned to train animals.

For more on how to call the Jungar hamster, see the following video.