Ethical breeders
Ethical breeders are hamster breeders who work hard to improve genes and provide healthy hamsters with good temperaments. They aren’t cheap, usually at least $50, but totally worth every penny!
Ethical breeders are registered with the hamster association in their country. Non-registered breeders are called “back yard breeders,” and it is advised that you not purchase a hamster from a backyard breeder. Backyard breeders my not be breeding with the health or well being of the hamsters in mind.
If you are looking for a hamster to join your family, I suggest either getting a rescue hamster or purchasing a hamster from a registered, ethical breeder. Either way you will be supporting a good cause in the hamster community.
More on this from two of my fav hamster Youtubers below :)
List of Ethical Breeders
Ethical Breeders List (US & Canada)
Ethical Hamsteries in North America (as published by Hubba Hubba Hamstery)
USA:
Happy Paws Hamsters (Southern California)
Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters (Southern California)
Holmden Hill Haven (Cleveland, Ohio)
Poppy Bee Hamstery (Clifton, Virginia)
Hubba Hubba Hamstery (Portland, Oregon)
Nantucket Hamstery (Chicago, IL) Facebook
Snow Creek Pocket Pals (Kentucky)
Canada:
Strong Brew Hamstery (Mississauga, Canada)
Mister Saddlebags Hamstery (Ontario) Instagram
the Burrow Hamstery (Ontario) Instagram
Silversage Hamstery (Kamloops, BC)
Cloverline Hamstery (Ponoka County, AB) Facebook
Hathor Hamstery (Guelph, Ontario) Instagram
UK:
Vectis Hamstery, Chinese, Syrian and Roborovski Hamsters (UK) Instagram