Corgi

Species: Syrian

Gender: Male

Age/DOB: April 2024

Likes: Tofu, sunflower seeds, walnuts, running

Dislikes: Being picked up/handled

Requirements:

Cage: As per HSS requirements

Wheel: Min. 27cm wheel 

Bedding: Any approved paper bedding, but must be sufficiently deep for burrowing

Sand: Currently on Witte Molen Chinchilla Sand; any approved sand. A large sandbox is highly recommended as Corgi enjoys digging in his sandbox.

Food: Currently on fatpouches standard mix, any approved seed mix

Enrichment: Several hides, sprays, chews, forage, etc.

Corgi may share a name with a loaf-shaped dog, but make no mistake—this little guy is all hamster, and he’s got the zoomies to prove it. A bit shy at first, he’ll likely pull a vanishing act until he feels safe. But give him time and space, and soon you’ll be treated to a front-row seat to his quirky antics.

His two great passions? Sprinting like he’s training for the Hamster Olympics and burrowing like he’s digging his way to the Earth's core. A deep bedding setup and a transparent cage are ideal for watching this fluffy engineer hard at work. Just don’t expect him to be a cuddly lap ham—Corgi prefers action over affection, and he’s far more interested in running and digging than being handled.

As a long-haired Syrian, he’s also got a bit of a bedhead problem—especially with his active lifestyle. While his tousled look is part of his charm, he does appreciate a gentle brushing every few days to keep his fur matt-free and silky smooth. Even hamsters deserve a good hair day!