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Why do people say that getting hamsters from a breeder is better than getting from a petstore2007-11-24 22:19:46Answers:

Breeders usually take better care of hamster then a petstore would.

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Cheaper

Much healthier

Better socialized with people

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Because when you get any animal from most petstores, be it hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs, etc, they are bred by mills. This means animals aren't always top of the line, and are also placed in horrid conditions with the sole purpose of breeding babies. Reputable breeders will not do this.

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Becuase breeders take time on that one specific animal instead of all kinds of animals they are also prabably more nice and cleaner

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Pet store hamsters are usually sick, stressed, and come from mills where they are not properly cared for.

They are also not used to people, and may bite more.

The best place to get a hamster is a shelter...that way you are saving a life.

If you get one from a breeder, make sure they are knowledgeable about the kind of hamsters they breed, let you see the breeding facilities, and offer a health guarentee. Don't just buy from someone who put two hamsters in the same cage and don't know what they are doing. This is just as bad as buying from a pet store.

try http://www.petfinder.com

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breed take better care of them, give them more attention, and help them be better social lized with people

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A pet from a good breeder will usually be much healthier, less stressed& better socialized than one from a pet shop. You an also get *much* more information on your pet as an individual from a breeder, who knows each animal personally.