The golden bear body length (from nose to tail) is 120-165mm, tail length is 13-15mm, hind foot length is 19mm, and ear length is 21-22mm. Like many hamsters, golden bear bear has a blunt snout, relatively Small eyes, large ears and a short tail.

The top of the golden bear's hair is bright reddish brown, and some are golden yellow. The center of the back is darker, there are black stripes under the ears, and some may have a black part on the forehead, which is relatively easy to identify.