The National Hamster Council is a governing body of the hamster fancy in the United Kingdom, representing the interests of all concerned with the keeping, exhibiting and/or breeding of all species of hamsters.

 

Established in 1949, the National Hamster Council is the oldest such organisation in the world, and its member clubs cover the whole of the UK, with members throughout the world.

 

With an established network of experienced and knowledgeable officers and advisors, the National Hamster Council and its affiliated clubs offer benefits to everyone interested in all types of hamsters. Our clubs organise regular shows in all areas of Britain, where everyone is welcome - from beginner to experienced breeder. There are classes for pet as well as Exhibition hamsters, and shows are the ideal opportunity to view many of the hundreds of varieties of Syrian hamster, not to mention the many popular species of 'Dwarf' hamsters - Chinese, Russian etc.

 

The NHC website (www.hamsters-uk.org) offers a wide range of information on all aspects of keeping, breeding and exhibiting hamsters.