What is the name of the Dzungarian hamster?

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

At the very beginning of the work on raising a domestic rodent, it is important to choose a suitable name for it. We can consider how to call the Dzungarian hamster, and how to further train it to respond to a call, in this article.

Most often, owners of Dzungarian hamsters girls give their pets simple female names:

• Sonya
• Dunya;
• Masha (Maroussia);
• Dasha
• Glasha (Glafira);
• Ksenia;
• Frosya;
• Thekla;
• Stesha;
• Alice;
• Larisa
• Lusia;
• Raisa;
• Lyubasha
• Lala.

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

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

More exotic options: Brünnhilde, Josephine, Angelica, Carmelita, Cleopatra. The nicknames of female hamsters sound very cute, reflecting the bright features of their character. So, calm animals, preferring to lead a measured lifestyle, are often called Splyushi, Zasony, Sonuli, Googush, Zasyushi. And, for example, active and restless hamsters-girls often get such nicknames as Beshka, Krutyshka, Shusha (Shursha), Zhuzha, Shishiga, Tumbler, Zabiyaka, Buyashka, Khitryusha.

For a little hamster-girl, the nickname Baby (Baby), Bead (Busya), Manyunya or Baby is perfect. More original options: Thumbelina, Tinky (Tinkerbell).Big hamsters girls are often given nicknames such as Giantess, Empress, Chubby, Fat Woman, Pyshka.

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

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

Very popular and such "appetizing" nicknames, such as:

• Marshmallow
• Strawberry
• Bun;
• Raisins;
• Vanilla,
• Cookie;
• Sweetie;
• Bezeshka;
• Berry;
• Pear;
• Caramel.

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

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

• Boy;
• Homa (Khomych, Khomka);
• Thomas;
• Donut
• Knop (Knopik);
• Gopher;
• Marmot;
• Petka (Parsley);
• Vasya;
• Kuzya;
• Yasha
• Gingerbread;
• Dyusha (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 name their pets after famous people. As examples, you can give such nicknames as:

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

If we turn to the theme of fairy-tale characters, here you can also pick up an interesting and unusual name for your pet. Most popular examples:

• Mickey Mouse;
• Scrooge;
• Umka;
• Baloo
• Timon
• Pumbaa;
• Simba
• Ratatouille;
• Remy
• Jin (Ginny);
• Merlin
• Aladdin;
• Sherkhan;
• Frodo.

The easiest way to come up with a suitable name for a pet is to pay attention to its color. Quite often, it is this characteristic of the Dzungarian hamsters that becomes the determining criterion in choosing a sonorous and cute nickname.

For example, a gray pet can be called one of such options as:

• Haze (Haze);
• Gray;
• Mouse;
• Cardinal;
• Ashes;
• The mouse.

A self-titled nickname - Gray (Gray) will also do.

An animal of white color can be called:

• Belkom (Snow White);
• Belyash;
• Snowball (Snowball);
• Shallow;
• Sugar;
• Cottage cheese;
• Angel;
• Pearls;
• Angelina
• Marshmallows (Marshmallows).

For a pet of a dark color (brown, brown or black), one of such nicknames is suitable as:

• Chernysh;
• Night
• Coal;
• Black
• Agate (Agate);
• Grizzly.

And the hamster of an unusual cream-red color can be called:

• Ginger;
• Orange;
• Mandarin
• Spark (Fire);
• Sparkle;
• Amber
• Zolotinka;
• Topaz
• Zircon

Features of colors - another criterion that can suggest a good nickname for a pet. So, for hamsters with a mask on their faces, owners often give nicknames such as:

• Husky
• Bambi
• Panda;
• Pirate.

In order to accustom the Dzungarian hamster to a nickname, you need to be patient, study the subject literature and get acquainted with the recommendations of experienced breeders. The effectiveness of the learning process of the animal will largely depend on the age of the hamster. It is known that young individuals get used to their name much faster.

Owners of the Dzungarian hamsters claim that the animal will be able to quickly remember its name if the process of accustoming to the nickname is constant. Therefore, when developing certain skills in a pet, it is important not to allow long breaks between classes.So, daily communicating with a 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 in the pet.

In the process of accustoming the hamster to the nickname, it is important to create all the conditions so that the animal is not afraid of the owner, is not afraid of his voice. Despite the fact that the Dzungarian hamsters are curious, curious and courageous creatures, they can easily be scared by careless manipulations. The hamster can experience stress under the influence of a too loud master's voice, sharp or careless actions. During the games, it is also necessary to clearly and repeatedly pronounce the pet’s nickname, encouraging its response with a treat. As a treat, you can use seeds, carrots or any other delicacy that the rodent likes.

In the process of training and with each communication with the animal, it is necessary to abandon the use of perfumes and any means with a strong odor (for example, chewing gum with mint). It is important to consider that Dzungarian hamsters have a keen sense of smell, therefore they do not tolerate harsh odors. Trying to develop and secure the necessary skills in an animal, one should proceed with caution.

If the hamster after the training course has not begun to respond to the nickname, this suggests that in the process of his training, most likely, mistakes were made. So, among the main causes of failure in this case, the following are usually noted:

• irregular or short training;
• aggressive or too persistent host behavior;
• Excessively long workouts, tiring a pet;
• inappropriate treat.

A fairly common mistake, due to which the hamster does not respond to the call of the owner, is the wrong choice of nickname. In order for the animal to be able to 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 many times. For this reason, breeders of Dzungarian hamsters recommend using extremely simple options that are convenient in pronunciation.

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

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