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Alabama

Tranquill Hedgies
Kristy Marson

Northport, AL

Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA License #: 64-A-1054

tranquillhedgies@yahoo.com
www.tranquillhedgies.com

I have created a herd from eight USDA licensed breeders spanning 5 or 6 states; I wanted to ensure that I had a genetically diverse herd. I favor animals with unique facial markings and high contrast between physical attributes, i.e.: dark ears against light quills. 

Alaska

Alaska Bred Hedgies
June Younkins
Anchorage, Alaska
907-529-3308


http://sites.google.com/site/alaskabredhedgies
coolsquid11@gmail.com

Alaska Bred Hedgies wants to add happiness around Alaska by selling people a wonderful pet, hedgehogs! 

Arizona

Hedgehogs are currently illegal to possess in Arizona without a State license that is virtually impossible to obtain

Arkansas

www.arkansasexotics.com
Melynda

Vilonia, AR
501-796-8320

Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA License # 71A-1295

http://arkansasexotics.com
arkansasexotics@yahoo.com

We usually have about a liter a month lineage available. Different colorations available every month.

California

Hedgehogs are currently illegal to possess in California

Colorado

We Are PickyHedgies
Jeanne Robtoy

Colorado Springs, CO
719-465-2584 or 719-640-2448
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA License # 84-A-0178

huffyhedgie@yahoo.com
 
www.pickyhedgies.com

After a two year break we are coming back into the breeding world. I sit on the board of the International Hedgehog Association as the Registry/Breeder Director. I have been breeding since 1995 and have mentored many of the breeders who belong to the IHA and HBA.
Our goal here at Pickyhedgies is to breed IHA show quality hedgehogs as well as well rounded, healthy, happy babies. We warranty all our babies with a lifetime warranty against genetic defects. All our babies are registered with the International Hedgehog Registry (IHR) with some having over 20 generations of lineage.
We offer continued support upon purchase, we are always available for any of our babies and their owners. We will ship to LEGAL states, but buyer MUST be prepared to pay shipping costs, to include health certificate and carrier.
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Colorful Quills Hedgehogs
Ann Malburg
Peyton, CO


Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA License # 82-A-0182

www.colorfulquills.weebly.com
colorfulquills@yahoo.com

USDA licensed hobby breeder located near Colorado Springs. I strive to produce healthy, hedgehogs that make wonderful pets. I currently have a variety of colors and markings.

Connecticut

No listings at present

Delaware

No listings at present

D.C.

No listings at present

Florida

Beach Bum Hedgehogs
Larry & Shelly

North Port, FL
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA Lic#  58-A-0274
ldf66@comcast.net
www.beachbumhedgehogs.com

Beach Bum Hedgehogs is a small scale USDA licensed hedgehog breeder. First and foremost we breed for health and temperament. All of our babies are registered with the International Hedgehog Registry. Please feel free to visit our website for more information.

Hurricane Hedgehogs
Selena Buck

Winter Haven, Florida
Phone: 863-618-5212
FL Lic #: ESC 8780
ID Number: 403073792
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA Lic# 58-A-0262

Hurricanehedgehogs@hotmail.com
http://www.hurricanehedgehogs.com

I am a USDA licensed breeder of African Hedgehogs, located in central Florida. I breed for health and for good temperaments. All my hedgehogs are registered with the International Hedgehog Registry. Babies will also be registered and come with pedigrees. I start socializing my babies at an early age as long as mom doesn't get stressed.
Shipping is available to legal states with a verifiable address

Helen Justis
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA License # 58-A-0271
sunshinequill@hotmail.com
www.sunshinequillhedgehogs.com

USDA approved, hedgehog breeder on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Breeding IHR registered hedgehogs. We are members of the IHA and the Hedgehog Breeders Alliance. We breed happy, healthy hedgehogs

Hedgehogs by Hoodpetz
Amy Hood

North Florida

Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA Lic#  58-B-0503

www.hoodpetz.com

USDA Licensed - Located in North Florida. Our hedgehogs are IHR registered & come with pedigree. We are small scale but growing. Our breeding goals are health, temperament and color variety. Our babies are handled daily from a young age to ensure that they are well socialized and friendly. Visit our website to see our herd, read about hedgehog care, check availability/pricing or contact us.

Bobbies Pets
Bobbie Watson

Brandon, Florida
813-425-3743

bobbie@bobbiespets.com
www.bobbiespets.com

We are a hobby breeder located in Brandon, Fl. We focus on raising happy, healthy, and friendly hoglets. We handle and socialize our hoglets at any early age to ensure quality pets to add to your household! Please feel free to contact us!

Georgia

Hedgehogs are currently illegal to possess as pets in Georgia. Licensed breeding is allowed

Idaho

SLEEPY HOLLOW HEDGIES
Audrey Norman

Nampa Idaho

lilaudiemae@yahoo.com

Sleepy Hollow Hedgies is a small hobby breeder. We breed for quality not quanity. Babies are raised in my home and helded and socialized every day. We feed the best organic food available, to insure a healthy, happy pet. They are guaranteed against WHS for life. 

Illinois

Anastasia Ortolano
Aurora, IL 

630 772-2222 Primary
630 236 3499 Secondary

Nixzie86@sbcglobal.net

Due to having a smaller herd, we are able to give our babies hours of individual attention daily, to ensure a healthy, loving new addition to your family. Typically we have babies available year round. We offer an extensive health guarantee, along with boarding & free nail clipping for the life!

Indiana

Jennifer's Hedgie Haven
Jennifer Muckenfuss

Logansport, In
574-722-7226

hedgiehaven@yahoo.com
http://www.hedgiehaven.com/

We are a small hobby breeder of African Pygmy Hedgehogs located in Northwest Indiana. 
We have raised and cared for hedgehogs since 2000.
Our hedgehogs are bred first for health and temperament. Producing babies in a small variety of patterns and colors. All come with Pedigree and Care Package.

Kurtskritters
Goshen, IN
(574)-238-0707

kurtskritters.com
kurt@kurtskritters.com

I personally care for each and every pet I have in stock. By NO MEANS am I a large breeder nor do I house a large amount of animals at one time. I pride myself on honesty, integrity, and reliability. I've been a hobby breeder since 2003 I breed for health, longevity, temperament! socialization starts @ 2weeks old so you will get the nice pet that you wished for! please email any questions you may have.

Iowa

No listings at present

Kansas

wichita hedgies
Frank Mitchell

wichita, KS

frankmitchell@cox.net
www.wichitahedgies.com

Please check out website for aval.hedgies

Kentucky

Hedgehog Hollow
Dianna McWilliams
Prospect, KY


Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA Lic#  32-A-6608

ddtfinally@aol.com

Hedgehogs have been a part of our family since 2005. My goal is to breed healthy, happy hedgehogs. I enjoy daily interaction with my hedgehogs. The babies are handled and socialized to encourage a smooth transition to their new families.

KyQuill'N
Western, KY
kyquilln@yahoo.com
www.freewebs.com/kentuckyhedgehogs/

We are a very small scale breeder of the African Pygmy Hedgehog, located in Western, KY. We breed for health, temperament, longevity, and colors. WE DO NOT SHIP!

Louisiana

Kelly's Quills
Kelly Williams
Slidell, LA


Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA Lic#  72-A-0167

www.kellysquills.com
hedgehogs@kellysquills.com

We are a USDA licensed breeder in Louisiana! We breed for health and temperament. We handle our baby as the earliest age possible to ensure a great pet for your family!
Click Here for More information

Maine

No listings at present

Maryland

No listings at present

Massachusetts

Crespo's Crazy Critters
Jennifer Crespo
Hubbardston, MA


Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA # 14-A-0030

cresposcrazycritters@gmail.com
http://www.cresposcrazycritters.com

We are a small family style breeder dedicated to facilitating forever matches for our hedgehogs. We have babies available on a regular basis. Looking forward to helping you add to your family!
Click here for more information

Jill's New England Hedgehogs
Jill Warnick

Brookline, MA
617-277-6694
kitty6694@aol.com
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA # 14-B-0038
No shipping.
I'm a small hobby breeder since 1995. I breed all colors.
Hedgehog babies are well socialized when ready to go.
Please visit my web site at http://www.jillsnewenglandhedgehogs.com/
for much more info.
Also I have produced a video on the care and maintenance of the African Pygmy Hedgehog called "Hedgehogs Unleashed" you can view a clip on my web site.

PIERCE'S POGS
Julie Pierce

North Attleboro, MA

PIERCESPOGS@HOTMAIL.COM
WWW.PIERCESPOGS.COM

We are a small scale breeder located in North Attleboro, Mass. At Pierce's Pogs, it is our aim to breed and sell hedgehog babies with superb health and temperament. When you purchase one of our babies you become one of our extended family. As such we are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week offering support, information and education for the lifetime of your hedgehog. Pierce's Pogs also offers various products and cage set ups for your new baby. We try to have everything you will need for your new baby right here for you - one stop shopping so you can spend more time with baby.
We also offer short term boarding for any of our customers.

Patriot Pogs
Elana & Jason Rabinow

Lunenburg, Massachusetts
978-582-4087

aine93@yahoo.com
www.patriotpogs.com

We are a small hobby breeder focused on raising animals with sound temperaments who are well socialized. Our colors range from chocolate to albino, as well as pintos and silvers. We deliver to LI, MA, CT and NJ.

Michigan

Greater hedgehog Tenrec
Scott Heinrichs

Ferndale, MI
248 546-6259

acerodon@yahoo.com
flyingfoxconservationfund.com

We breed Greater Hedgehog Tenrecs

Hedgie Hog Haven
Nicole Sportell

Fruitport, Mi.
616-558-3764

cnsportell@yahoo.com

We handle our hedgies from 1 1/2-2 weeks old resulting in loving, friendly, good natured hedgies. We have a variety of colors. We will have more hedgies available in the spring. We have a waiting list right now but you can call or text me at 616-558-3764 to be added to our list. Check us out on Facebook at Hedgie Hog Haven!

Motorcity Hedgehogs
Amy Gilroy

Hartland, Michigan
810-355-5381

Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA# 34-A-0189

motorcityhedgehogs@yahoo.com

I am a USDA licensed breeder located in southeast Michigan. We strive to produce healthy and friendly babies, we do get a wide variety of colors also. Our babies are handled from a young age to ensure wonderful personalities. Shipping available to "legal" states. Please call for more information. 

Minnesota

Wildhearts Hedgehogs
Winona, MN
(248) 840-4440


http://www.facebook.com/wildheartshedgehogs
kkdrost@gmail.com

I work with pinto hedgehogs, gotta love the spots! 

Mississippi

No listings at present

Missouri

Laurel Cronin
St Peters, MO
636-272-4424
hedgies@laurelszoo.com
www.Laurelszoo.com
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA# 43-A-3701

Montana

Kindercritters Exotics
Cory Freeman

Roundup. Mt
406-323-3291
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA LICENSE: 81-C-0046

porcupinesunltd@yahoo.com
http://kindercritter.com

We are Montana's longest licensed breeder of African Pygmy Hedgehogs and strive to provide every one of our customers with the opportunity to find the very best, well-socialized , healthy pet that is a custom fit for you and your lifestyle. Health guarantees and 24/7 after sale support come "standard" with every baby we place! From education through purchase, to a lifetime of fun and love - we want to give you a well-rounded and fulfilling experience that will leave you feeling informed and confident about the care and keeping of your new friend. To learn more about our Exotic Pet Rescue Facility and our Educational Outreach Program, visit Animal Ed.ventures at www.astropc.com/kce2. To see more of our family go to www.myspace.com/kindercritters_exotics
Revenue from the sale of our babies goes into the care and keeping of all of the animals that reside at Kindercritters Exotics/Animal Ed.ventures and helps us to maintain our Educational Outreach Program

Critter Crazy Hedgehogs
Lindsey Sweeney

Lolo, Montana
406-239-2002

Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA LICENSE: 81-A-0051

CritterCrazyHedgehogs@yahoo.com
CritterCrazyHedgehogs.com

Critter Crazy Hedgehogs is a small USDA licensed breeder located in Western Montana.We breed healthy, cute and lovable African Pygmy Hedgehogs in a wide variety of colors:)Every hedgie comes with a life time warranty against WHS, a hand made cuddle sack, starter food, ball toy, birth certificate and pedigree (upon request). Our babies are very well socialized and we are here for any and all questions.

Nebraska

No listings at present

Nevada

FAS
James Enscoe

Las Vegas, NV
702-472-2146

customerservice@feathersandspikes.com
www.feathersandspikes.com

New to the HBA summer of 2011, FAS herd initials issued by IHR/HBA. Also breed exotic birds and have all hedgie and bird supplies at our retail location in Las Vegas, NV.

New Hampshire

No listings at present

New Jersey

Jersey Hedgehogs
Union, NJ


owner@jerseyhedgehogs.com
www.jerseyhedgehogs.com

Small hobby breeder litters available couple times of year. At Jersey Hedgehogs we breed for temperament, for this reason we keep our herd small so they can receive the attention they need. Visit our website for more information.

Merri's hedgehogs
Meredith Pyle

Roebling, Nj

Merrip9181@aol.com

I strive to provide loving, healthy, and well socialized hedgies.

Jessica Patterson
Hampton, NJ


jlee2423@aol.com
freewebs.com/jesspatt24

I currently have one breeding pair. Female is Chocolate, Male is Cinnacot. First litter due middle/late August.

Crystal Widzins
Lindenwold, New jersey


http://crystal5271@hotmail.com
Crystal5271@hotmail.com

Hi we are called happy hedges we breed for excellent health and temperament we currently have 2 chocolate pintos (not for sale) they are our mommas and pet we are expecting babies this spring ...but I stay I contact with other excellent breeders so call me any time my name is crystal call me @ (856) 258 4800 thank you !!

New Mexico

No listings at present

New York

Hogheavenhedgehogs
Kim and Gina Tipton

Niagara Falls, New York
716/298-5025

Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA License # 21-B-0164

http://hogheavenhedgehogs.com
hogheavenhedgehogs@yahoo.com

We are the only USDA licenced breeder in New York State. And proud to be the largest breeder in the north east. Our usda licence number is 21-B-0164. Were a family owned business located in Niagara Falls, New York. Our breeding stock is quite extensive, so we pretty much have baby hedgehogs available all the time. Our goal is to have a trendy unique web site that is educational yet informative. But our ultimate goal is to be a top breeder of quality, healthy and happy hedgehogs with excellent temperaments. Please visit our website at: www.hogheavenhedgehogs.com You may also call us at: 716/298-5025.

Ohannas Hedgies
Mary Snell

Amsterdam, NY
518-774-0015

letsplayleapfrog@yahoo.com

Beautiful and healthy hedgehog babies available! We have two litters of three hedgies for sale. We DO NOT sell to pet stores. Located in Upstate New York! My name is Mary. 

North Carolina

Carolina Storm Hedgehogs
Linwood NC


dukencaabb@yahoo.com
www.carolinastormhedgehogs.com

Here at Carolina Storm Hedgehogs our hedgies are part of the family first and foremost. We breed hedgehogs for health, temperament and personality. All of our hoglets come with a five generation pedigree, pre and post support, food and a Carolina Storm Wheel.
Click here for more information

Zippity Zoo's HedgiesZippity Zoo's Hedgies
Shannon Orth

Shelby, NC
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA# 55-C-0158

phone_number: 704-434-1922
hedgies@zippityzoo.com
http://www.zippityzoo.com
Zippity Zoo's primary focus is wildlife education, but we also enjoy the breeding of many of our favorite animals, such as Hedgehogs. Our goal in breeding our beloved hedgies is to produce friendly and healthy babies in a variety of colors. Our babies are handled at an early age and when they are old enough they even accompany their mothers on very important educational ventures. So when they are ready to go to new homes they have many socialization experiences with people under their spines. Our babies come to you IHR registered. We offer Pre and Post support and education. Please visit our website for more information about availability, colors, prices, health guarantee etc.
Shipping available to legal states within the Continental US only
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Prickles N'Quills
Emily Elliott

Midland, NC
pricklesnquills@carolina.rr.com
www.PricklesnQuills.com

I'm a small scale breeder that breeds for health and personality first and foremost, but I also produce a wide range of popular colors and patterns. Since I have only a litter or two at a time, I'm able to handle and socialize the babies quite a lot. All of the babies I sell come with a life time genetic guarantee and pre and post support. Check out my site for more information!

Pixie's Exotic Hedgehogs
Sherri Perry

Franklinton, NC
3 or fewer breeding hedgehogs

pixiepets@nc.rr.com
www.PixiesExoticHedgies.webs.com

Breeding exotic hedgies for loveable personalities and variety of color choices. Babies are handled early so they'll be hand tamed. We breed ALGERIANS for their dark masks, but have other patterns such as Chocolate Chip, Snowflakes, and Albinos. All hedgies are registered with the "International Hedgehog Registry".

Penny's Prickly Pigs
Rachel Penny

Durham, NC

pricklypigs@gmail.com
pricklypigs.weebly.com

Penny's Prickly Pigs is a small-scale hedgehog breeding program based in Chapel Hill, NC (Raleigh-Durham area). We maintain a small family to make sure each hedgie gets the personal attention and love he or she deserves. For this reason we do not breed for quantity, but rather quality in health and personality. We expect a variety of colors available. All Prickly Pig hedgehogs are registered with the International Hedgehog Registry. We are also proud members of Hedgehog Breeders Alliance, Hedgehog World, and Hedgehog Welfare Society.

North Dakota

No listings at present

Ohio

Ohio Millermeade Farms
Gail Dick

Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA# 31-A-0078 
12494 St. Rt. 15
Montpelier, OH 43543
http://www.critterconnection.cc/
Phone: 419-485-3734
Email: gaildick@critterconnection.cc

Maggie and Wayland
Jon Jansen

Cincinnati, Ohio
(513) 574 5825

www.hedgehoggery.com
contactus@hedgehoggery.com

! live in Cincinnati OH. i love hedgehogs! and would like to share that with other people. Please go to hedgehoggery.com so you can be on the waiting list and get other info. learn and experience the fun of having your own hedgie! our hedgies are $150

Oklahoma

No listings at present

Oregon

HedgiePets
Deneen Foelker
Eugene OR
Denotes USDA Licensed BreedersUSDA License # 92-A-0365
deneen@hedgiepets.com
Website: www.hedgiepets.com
HedgiePets, located in Eugene, OR, is a small family business. We raise healthy and good tempermented hedgehogs for pets. We do not ship hedgies at this time.

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Pennsylvania

Hedgehogs are currently illegal to possess in Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

No listings at present

South Carolina

Carolina Hedgehog
Teresa J. Kirby

Ruffin, SC
843-908-2151

carolinahedgehog@gmail.com
www.carolinahedgehog.com

At Carolina Hedgehog, we breed for Quality not Quantity,ensuring better temperament,health and longevity. Our colours available, are Salt & Pepper,Dark Grey with Pinto. Our baby hedgies are hand raised,and handled everyday,which helps guarantee a well socialized family pet. Check our website. www.carolinahedgehog.com or carolinahedgehog@gmail.com

Easy on the Eyes
Jackie, Erin and Heather
Seneca, SC
864-784-9734


http://easyontheeyeshedgehogs.weebly.com
mostbeautifulhedgie@gmail.com

We are a small breeder located in Seneca, SC. We breed for health and conformation. We will give you lifetime support on any questions or concerns you may have. We will try our best to represent our Hedgehogs honestly in all aspects. All Hedgehogs sold come with a lifetime warranty against any genetic problems with proof of autopsy. 

Tresa Black
Leesville, SC

palmettaplantation@yahoo.com
http://www.freewebs.com/palmettaplantation

We are a small husband/wife team who pride ourselves on raising quality hedgies. Quality NOT quantity is important to us. Please contact us or visit our website to inquire about availability or about being added to our waiting or reserve lists.

South Dakota

No listings at present

Tennessee

No listings at present

Texas

No listings at present

Utah

No listings at present

Vermont

No listings at present

Virginia

HEAVENLY HEDGEHOGS
www.HeavenlyHedgehogs.com
debbie@HeavenlyHedgehogs.com
debbie@lathrops.net

All of our hedgehogs are handled each day (starting at two weeks) to ensure friendly and healthy hedgehogs. Our herd consist of a variety of colors. Please visit our website for more information

Washington

Kymwana Tiggy Winkles
Kim G. Miller
Tacoma, WA
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA# 91-A-0107
www.tinyurl.com/gsyrf
kymwana@msn.com

Kymwana Tiggy Winkles is a USDA licensed breeder of hedgehogs and all of my hedgehogs are registered with the International Hedgehog Registry. My goal is for top quality animals, with gentle friendly temperaments. I also breed for show quality animals. I have been working with hedgehogs since 2003. I started out by wanting a hedgehog for a pet. I graduated from Fort Steilacoom Community College in Tacoma WA, with a degree in Animal Technology. After attending my first hedgehog show in Anacortes Wa. in 2004, where EHP Chancey KTW won his 1st. Grand Champion, and his 2nd. Grand Champion in 2005, I decided to try breeding. I have many different colors, standards, grays, pinto's, snowflakes, that are available. 

Shipping Available

Briar Patch Hedgehogs
Goldendale, WA


(509) 773-4341

briarpatchhedgehogs@yahoo.com
www.briarpatchhedgehogs.bravehost.com/

A small breeder located in South Central WA.. Babies are socialized daily, registered in the IHR, and come with a lifetime warranty against WHS. I have many colors, but my focus is producing healthy hedgehogs. Check out my site to see available babies or be added to a waiting list.

Lilac City Hedgehogs
Sarah Doering

Spokane, WA
509-701-8143
Denotes USDA Licensed Breeders USDA#91-A-0112
info@lilaccityhedgehogs.com
www.lilaccityhedgehogs.com

Lilac City Hedgehogs is a small, USDA licensed breeder in Spokane, WA. All of our babies are registered with the International Hedgehog Registry. We focus on producing happy, healthy, friendly hedgehogs in a variety of colors.

HQH Hedge Quill Hogs
Jette Morris

Mt. Vernon, WA

inquiries@hedgehogs.jettemorris.com
hedgehogs.jettemorris.com

small scale breeder trying to produce perfect, handled daily, pets!

West Virginia

No listings at present

Wisconsin

Josie/Ouch
Robert Blair

Lake Nebagamon, WI
715-374-3071
3 or fewer breeding hedgehogs

horseboyrb@yahoo.com
robshogs.tripod.com

I have a young breeding pair of salt and pepper gray hedgies. They will be bred only once or twice a year. The parents and babies are handled often so will be very friendly when you get them.

Wyoming

No listings at present

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