Hedgehog Color Varieties

There are so many hedgehog colors that it can be hard to know where to start! Learn about the different types of colors and classes in our simple guide. The eight common hedgehog color categories include salt and pepper, white-bellied, white, snowflake, Algerian, black, pinto, and albino hedgehogs. From jet black to pure white, there's a hedgehog for everyone.

But what do all of those colors mean? And why do hedgehogs change color anyway? This guide will answer all of your questions about hedgehog colors and explain what each one means. The breeding of fancy colored hedgehogs is a relatively new area of expertise. Many of the hedgehog books on the market don't even picture hedgehogs other than the common variety.

Most pet stores have never seen a colored hedgehog! USDA Licensed Hedgehog Breeder Since 2011Quill color: Banding is average-wide and is tan or very light pale brown color. Body color: skin is typically nude or white and belly may be mottled tan or pale brown.

Facial color: Tan or very pale brown but may have a brown or grey hue. Eye color: Black **Note: Dilute is a gene mutation rather than a true color. Some breeders refer to this color as.

A guide to hedgehog colors, quill patterns, and facial markings. Identify the base color. The base color is determined by looking at the skin between the shoulder blades, the mask, ears, and the mottling.

The different base colors are as follows. HEDGEHOGS COME IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT COLORS, PATTERNS AND MASKS, BELOW IS A GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING YOUR HEDGEHOG'S COLOR! *PLEASE NOTE, THERE TEND TO BE DIFFERENT NAMES FOR THE SAME COLOR. Pygmy hedgehogs, having been domesticated for several decades now, come in a whole range of different colours and patterns, some more common than others, and ranging all the way to the pink eyed.

What Color Is Your Hedgehog? Spoiler Alert: It's Adorable! Picture this: You're at a party, and someone mentions hedgehogs. You may picture their spiky silhouettes darting around, but what color are these little fellows? Today, we'll dive into the vibrant world of hedgehog colors, enlightening you on their fashionable quills, discussing their unique varieties, and maybe, just maybe. A Little Info Before We Begin It is important to understand that these are not the show standard hedgehog colors as accepted by the International Hedgehog Association, the color groups in this post have been developed for accurate predictive color breeding.

For the show standards of hedgehog colors please visit the IHA Color Site.