California Ethical Breeder Listings

Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters

Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters is led by two of the CHA's co-presidents, Erin and Tony. They specialize in Syrian hamsters, and proudly advocate for proper husbandry and the highest quality of care.

Location: Ventura, Orange, and LA County

Specialties: Syrian hamsters (including the Rex gene)

Website: www.cheeksandsqueakshamsters.com

Email: info@cheeksandsqueakshamsters.com

Happy Paws Hamsters

Happy Paws Hamstery is a sister Hamstery to Cheeks and owned by Monica. She is located in Costa Mesa, California and an active member in CHA.
Location: Ventura, Orange, and LA County

Specialties: Syrian Hamsters (including the Rex gene)
Website: http://happypawshamsters.com

Email: info@happypawshamsters.com

Outside of California?

SYRIAN BREEDERS USA:

Cheeks & Squeaks Hamsters (Southern California)
Happy Paws Hamsters (Southern California)
Holmden Hill Haven (Ohio)
Hubba-Hubba Hamstery (Oregon)
Nantucket Hamstery (Illinois)
Poppy Bee Hamstery (Virginia)
Pearl Hamletry (Maryland)

Under Mentorship:

Fairy Garden Hamsters (Monongahela, PA)
Misty Beach Hamsters (Centreville, VA)

WINTER WHITE DWARF BREEDERS USA:

Happy Hamsters (Rock Hill, South Carolina)

Canada:

Cloverline Hamstery (Canada)
Silversage Hamstery (Kamloops, BC)
Strongbrew Hamstery (Mississauga, Ontario)
Elevage Petits Princes Hamstery (Joilette, Quebec)

Are You An Ethical Breeder? Join The List!

1. Read our Breeder's Code of Ethics

We strive to model excellence in hamster care and keeping by only recommending breeders that uphold our ethical ideals. Read our Breeder's Code of Ethics here.

2. Assess Your Hamstery

As you read the Breeder's Code, ask yourself whether your hamstery meets ALL of the criteria. Are there changes you can make? Are you open to making those changes? Do you need help?

3. Contact Us

We, the admins of the California Hamster Association, are breeders too. We recognize our standards are high, but they are not unattainable. We are happy to help people get off the ground or make necessary adjustments to their husbandry. Contact us, even if your hamstery isn't up and running or isn't perfect yet. If you are open to constructive criticism from a community of like-minded hamster lovers, we are here for you. And before long, you will find yourself listed on this page.