What is the name of the Dzungarian hamster?

Dzungarian hamsters are unusually cute and intelligent creatures that practically do not create hassle in their content. According to the owners of these funny creatures, with the right approach, you can not only train your 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 the right name for it. How you can call the Dzungarian hamster, and how to further teach him to respond to the call, we will consider in this article.

Most often, the owners of Dzungarian hamster 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, names of foreign origin are also popular, for example, such as:

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

More exotic options: Brunhilde, Josephine, Angelica, Carmelita, Cleopatra. The nicknames of female hamsters sound very cute, reflecting the vivid features of their character. So, calm animals that prefer to lead a measured lifestyle are often called Splyushi, Zasonyi, Sonuli, Gugushi, Zayushi. And, for example, active and restless girls hamsters often receive such nicknames as Beshka, Krutyshka, Shusha (Shursha), Zhuzha, Shishiga, Tumbler, Bully, Buyashka, and Tricky.

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

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

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

Such "appetizing" nicknames are also very popular, such as:

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

In choosing a suitable nickname for a boy hamster, owners are guided by a variety of criteria. These can be the features of the color of the animal, and certain traits of its character. For example, nicknames such as Stripe, Pyatnyshko, Klyaks (Klyaksa) are considered quite common in this regard.

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

• Boy;
• Khoma (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 here you can cite such nicknames as:

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

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

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

The easiest way to come up with a suitable name for your pet is to pay attention to its color. Quite often, it is this characteristic of 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;
• Ash;
• Mouse.

The self-explanatory nickname - Gray (Gray) will do.

An animal of white color can be called:

• Belkom (Snow White);
• Belyash;
• Snowball (Snowball);
• Chalk;
• Sugar;
• Curd;
• Angelkom;
• Pearls;
• Angelina;
• Marshmallow (Marshmallow).

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

• Blackie;
• Night;
• Coal;
• Black;
• Agate (Agatha);
• Grizzly.

A hamster of an unusual creamy red color can be called:

• Ryzhik;
• Orange;
• Tangerine;
• Fire (Fire);
• Sparkle;
• Amber;
• Golden gold;
• Topaz;
• Zircon.

Coloring features are another criterion that can suggest a successful nickname for a pet. So, hamsters with a mask on their muzzles are often given nicknames by owners such as:

• Husky;
• Bambi;
• Panda;
• Pirate.

To accustom a Dzungarian hamster to a nickname, you need to be patient, study thematic literature and familiarize yourself with the recommendations of experienced breeders. The effectiveness of the training process of the animal will largely depend on the age of the hamster. It is known that juveniles get used to their name much faster.

The owners of Dzungarian hamsters claim that the animal will be able to remember its name faster 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, communicating with a hamster every day, it is necessary to clearly and distinctly pronounce his nickname in a low voice. The easiest way to do this is while feeding and playing with the rodent. With this approach, you can quickly develop and consolidate the necessary skill in the pet.

In the process of accustoming a hamster to a 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 Dzungarian hamsters are curious, inquisitive and courageous creatures, it is easy to frighten them with careless manipulations. A hamster can experience stress under the influence of a too loud master's voice, harsh or careless actions. During 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 each time you interact with an animal, it is necessary to abandon the use of perfumes and any products with a strong odor (for example, chewing gum with mint). It is important to take into account that Dzungarian hamsters have a keen instinct, so they cannot stand strong odors. When trying to develop and consolidate the necessary skills in an animal, you should proceed with caution.

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

• irregular or short workouts;
• aggressive or too persistent behavior of the owner;
• unnecessarily long training sessions that tire the pet;
• unsuitable 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 in the future, it should be as simple as possible, consisting of 1-2 syllables. Nicknames that are too long and complicated usually cause problems in the pet's training process. They are more difficult to pronounce and repeat over and over. For this reason, breeders of Dzungarian hamsters recommend using extremely simple options that are easy to pronounce.

It is not uncommon for hamsters to fail in training because of 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 command. Very often, the owners of Dzungarian hamsters, frustrated that their pets cannot remember their nickname, give up teaching animals.

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