Hedgehogs are very popular pets, and itβs clear why that is! Aside from their incredibly unique appearance, theyβre adorable, have great personalities, and arenβt overly difficult to care for.
Although theyβre quite common and thereβs many different types of hedgehogs, it can be hard to find a good hedgehog breeder. Fortunately, weβve made the process of finding a reputable breeder easier for you.
There are very few hedgehog breeders within the United States. For some states, weβre unable to find a good breeder. In this case, weβve highlighted a reputable hedgehog shelter where you can adopt a healthy hedgehog.
In many cases this is a better option, as hedgehogs in shelters are in desperate need of a loving home. Some states donβt even have a dedicated hedgehog shelter.
If youβre a breeder/rescue and would like to get listed, please contact us!
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American Hedgehog Breeders
Below weβve highlighted some very passionate and credible hedgehog breeders. We strive to keep this directory current and accurate.
Please note that we do not know all of these breeders and cannot personally endorse them.
Alabama
Boss Hogs Hedgehogs
- π Location: Alabaster, AL
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/BossHogsHedgehogs
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Tranquil Hedgies
- π Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
- π Website: tranquillhedgies.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Alaska
Hedge of Alaska
- π Location: Kenny Lake, AK
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/Hedge-of-Alaska-Hedgehog-Breeder-101842644619534
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (907) 259-5522
Arizona
AZHedgies
- π Location: Mesa, AZ
- π Website: azhedgies.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Sonoran Desert Hedgehogs of AZ
- π Location: Maricopa, AZ
- π Website: sonorandeserthedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (480) 593-7284
Arkansas
Pokey Moms
- π Location: Flippin, AR
- π Website: pokeymomshedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (320) 227-6539
California
Hedgehogs are illegal in California
Colorado
Colorful Quills Hedgehogs
- π Location: El Paso County, CO
- π Website: colorfulquills.weebly.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Heart of Gold Hedgehogs
- π Location: Denver, CO
- π Website: heartofgoldhedgehogs.com
Prickly Paws Hedgehogs
- π Location: Rush, CO
- π Website: pricklypawshedgehogs.co
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (719) 892-0316
Connecticut
Connecticut Hedgehogs
- π Location: Canton, CT
- π Website: connecticuthedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (860) 693-2127
Halpine Hedgehogs
- π Location: Windham Center, CT
- π Website: halpinehedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (860) 377-5450
Southeastern Connecticut Exotics
- π Location: Lyme, CT
- π Website: secthedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (860) 598-0844
Delaware
Curious Creatures Rescue
- π Location: Wilmington, DE
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/Curious-Creatures-Rescue-460905917391180
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Florida
Florida Hedgehogs
- π Location: Middleburg, FL
- π Website: floridahedgehogs.com
Hurricane Hedgehogs
- π Location: Bartow, FL
- π Website: hurricanehedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (863) 618-5212
Top Notch Hedgehogs
- π Location: Miami, FL
- π Website: topnotchhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (305) 479-7749
Prickly Pet Parents
- π Location: Volusia, FL
- π Website: pricklypetparents.com
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/PricklyPetParents
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (386) 490-5142
Georgia
Hedgehogs are illegal in Georgia
Hawaii
Hedgehogs are illegal in Hawaii
Idaho
Little Hedgehog Burrow
- π Location: Nampa, ID
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/hedgieburrow
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (208) 812-2013
Good Natured Hedgehogs
- π Location: Caldwell, ID
- π Website: goodnaturedhedgehogs.wixsite.com/idaho
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (208) 577-8600
Illinois
Morning Star Hedgehogs
- π Location: Addison, IL
- π Website: morningstarhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (630) 346-5122
Prickle Pack Hedgehogs
- π Location: Palatine, IL
- π Website: pricklepack.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (224) 800-1322
Indiana
CCβs Exotic Pets
- π Location: Noblesville, IN
- π Website: ccsexoticpets.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (317) 447-9867
Northern Indiana Hedgehogs
- π Location: Elkhart, IN
- π Website: northern-indiana-hedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (574) 238-5394
Iowa
Iowa Family Hedgehogs
- π Location: Ames, IO
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/iowafamilyhedgehogs
- βοΈ Contact: (515) 337-3563
Kansas
Hedgehog Valley
- π Location: Iola, KS
- π Website: hedgehogvalley.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Hedgehogs & Guinea Pigs of Kansas by J & J
- π Location: Abilene, KS
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/hedgehogsNGuineapigsofkansas
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (785) 263-2878
Kentucky
Happy-Heart Hedgies
- π Location: Owensboro, KY
- π Website: happy-hearthedgies.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (270) 485-4312
Top Quality Hedgehogs
- π Location: Lexington, KY
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/TopQualityHedgehogs
Louisiana
Kellyβs Quills Hedgehogs
- π Location: Ponchatoula, LA
- π Website: kellysquills.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (985) 326-9518
Achillesβ Quill Hedgehogs
- π Location: Dry Prong, LA
- π Website: achillesquillhedgehog.weebly.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (318) 613-3852
Maine
Emersonβs Exotics
- π Location: Stetson, ME
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/mayfarmaviary
Maryland
Quill Valley Hedgehogs & Tenrecs
- π Location: Myersville, MD
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/quillvalleyhedgehogsandtenrecs
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (240) 818-8979
Terrapin Hedgehogs
- π Location: Joppa, MD
- π Website: terrapinhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (410) 322-3650
Massachusetts
Boston Hedgehogs
- π Location: Burlington, MA
- π Website: bostonhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (781) 277-8487
Cape Cod Hedgehogs
- π Location: Marstons Mills, MA
- π Website: capecodhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (774) 678-0680
Michigan
Muddy Creek Farms
- π Location: Oxford, MI
- π Website: muddycreekfarms.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (248) 602-5382
Pinkies Hedgehogs of Michigan
- π Location: Saline, MI
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/Pinkies.Hedgehogs.Of.Michigan
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (734) 417-6523
Pins and Needles Hedgehogs
- π Location: Ada, MI
- π Website: pinsandneedleshedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (616) 350-7775
Sweet Quills Hedgehogs of Michigan
- π Location: Twin Lake, MI
- π Website: penelopepainter.wixsite.com/sweetquillshedgehogs
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (231) 744-9015
Minnesota
Otsego Hedgehogs
- π Location: Hanover, MN
- π Website: otsegohedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: (952) 261-8829
Happy Hedgehogs of Central Minnesota
- π Location: Foley, MN
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/happyhedgehogsofcentralmn
Mississippi
Mississippi Hedge Hogs
- π Location: Gulfport, MS
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/MississippiHedgeHogs
- βοΈ Contact: (228) 297-5507
Missouri
Susanβs Hawkeye Hedgies
- π Location: Blue Springs, MO
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/Susans-Hawkeye-Hedgies-132708343441945
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (641) 831-3901
Heartland Hedgehogs
- π Location: Kansas City, MO
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/heartlandhedgies
- βοΈ Contact: (816) 803-5154
Buffalo Creek Hedgehogs
- π Location: Neosho, MO
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/BuffaloCreekHedgehogs
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (417) 317-7267
Montana
Montana Hedgehogs
- π Location: MT
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/montanahedgehogs
The Exotics Animal Farm
- π Location: Missoula, MT
- π Website: hollyexotics.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (406) 577-1915
Nebraska
Handβs Hedgehogs
- π Location: Fremont, NE
- π Website: handshedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: (402) 720-3569
Rennβs Hedgehog Heaven
- π Location: Omaha, NE
- π Website: melissamesenbrink.wixsite.com/rennshedgehogheaven
Sarahβs Andorian Hedgehogs
- π Location: Nebraska City, NE
- π Website: sarahsandorianhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: (402) 480-4529
Nevada
Feathers and Spikes
- π Location: Las Vegas, NV
- π Website: feathersandspikes.co
- βοΈ Contact: (702) 472-2146
Reno Hedgehogs
- π Location: Reno, NV
- π Website: renohedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
New Hampshire
Hamor Hollow Hedgehogs
- π Location: Pelham, NH
- π Website: hamorhollow.com
Granite State Hedgehogs
- π Location: Franklin, NH
- π Website: granitestatehedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (603) 852-6015
Perkins Prickly Pals
- π Location: Exeter, NH
- π Website: perkinspricklypals.webs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (603) 944-1425
New Jersey
Hog Wild Hedgehogs
- π Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
- π Website: welovehedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (856) 630-7563
Hudymas Hedgies
- π Location: Millville, NJ
- π Website: hudymashedgies.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (856) 236-1021
New Mexico
None!
New York
Dreadhogs
- π Location: Catskill, NY
- π Website: dreadhogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Hog Heaven Hedgehogs
- π Location: Niagara Falls, NY
- π Website: hogheavenhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (716) 298-5025
North Carolina
Carolina Quillery
- π Location: Elizabeth City, NC
- π Website: carolinaquillery.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (757) 639-1134
Pennyβs Prickly Pigs
- π Location: Asheville, NC
- π Website: pricklypigs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
North Dakota
None!
Ohio
HuckStar Hedgehogs
- π Location: Washingtonville, OH
- π Website: hedgehoghuckstar.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (330) 429-1348
Millermeade Farmβs Critter Connection
- π Location: Montpelier, OH
- π Website: critterconnection.cc
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (419) 485-3690
Clements Exotics
- π Location: Franklin, OH
- π Website: clementsexotics.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (513) 560-0929
Hog and Lotl Breeders
- π Location: Stow, OH
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/hogandlotlbreeders
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (234) 738-6173
Oklahoma
Gunnerβs Quills Hedgehogs
- π Location: Owasso, OK
- π Website: gunnersquillshedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (918) 697-5263
OKIE HEDGEHOGS
- π Location: Cache, OK
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/OKIEHEDGEHOGS
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (580) 585-7484
Oregon
West Coast Hedgehogs
- π Location: Corvallis, OR
- π Website: westcoasthedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Rose City Hedgehogs
- π Location: Portland, OR
- π Website: rosecityhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (503) 618-0912
Pennsylvania
Hedgehogs are illegal in Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
The Alternative Hedgehog
- π Location: North Providence, RI
- π Website: alternativehedgehog.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (401) 442-3827
South Carolina
SassyQuills Hedgehogs
- π Location: Batesburg-Leesville, SC
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/sassyquillshedgehogs
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
South Dakota
Hedgehogs of the Hills
- π Location: Box Elder, SD
- π Website: pridelandpets.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (605) 646-3856
HedgeQuarters
- π Location: Yankton, SD
- π Website: hedgequarters.yolasite.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (605) 760-9631
Tennessee
Aprilβs Hedgie Herd
- π Location: Memphis, TN
- π Website: thehedgieherd.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (901) 860-4058
Texas
Happy Hogs
- π Location: Lubbock, TX
- π Website: happyhogs.net
Hedgehog Heaven
- π Location: Houston, TX
- π Website: hedgehogheaventx.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Utah
Prickle Farms
- π Location: Salt Lake City, UT
- π Website: pricklefarms.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (801) 598-8982
Prickle Hogs
- π Location: Syracuse, UT
- π Website: prickleyhogs.weebly.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (801) 389-1136
Storybook Hedgehogs
- π Location: Bountiful, UT
- π Website: storybookhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Aliceβs Hedgehogs
- π Location: Cedar City, UT
- π Website: alicehedgehogs.weebly.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Vermont
Green Mountain Quillibusters
- π Location: Georgia, VT
- π Website: greenmountainquillibusters.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (802) 242-0636
Prickly Potato Hedgehogs
- π Location: Lyndonville, VT
- π Website: pricklypotatohedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (802) 535-8361
Virginia
Pennyβs Prickly Pigs
- π Location: Charlottesville, VA
- π Website: pricklypigs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (540) 494-5299
Needlework Hedgehogs
- π Location: Petersburg, VA
- π Website: needleworkhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Henryβs Hedgehog Haven
- π Location: Newport News, VA
- π Website: henryshedgehoghaven.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (757) 232-0192
Washington
Briar Patch Hedgehogs
- π Location: Goldendale, WA
- π Website: briarpatchhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (509) 250-3014
Bumble Bee Hedgies
- π Location: Bremerton, WA
- π Website: bumblebeehedgies.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (360) 434-1664
Hedgehogs Northwest
- π Location: Everett, WA
- π Website: hedgehogsnw.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (206) 355-4410
Volcano View Hedgehogs
- π Location: Port Orchard, WA
- π Website: volcanoviewhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (253) 853-6231
Lilac City Hedgehogs
- π Location: Spokane Valley, WA
- π Website: lilaccityhedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (509) 768-7981
West Virginia
Heartfelt Hedgehogs
- π Location: Fort Ashby, WV
- π Website: heartfelthedgehogs.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected]
Wisconsin
Peeps N Paws
- π Location: Racine, WI
- π Website: peepsnpaws.com
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (262) 620-1386
Noodle Back Hedgehogs
- π Location: Janesville, WI
- πΈ Social: facebook.com/noodlebackhedgehogs
- βοΈ Contact: [email protected] | (678) 497-8395
Wyoming
None!
Identifying A Good Hedgehog Breeder
If youβre looking to buy a hedgehog from a breeder either because no shelters have hedgehogs or because you want a 100% genetically healthy hedgehog, you may be wondering how to tell apart the good and the bad.
Remember, you should only buy a hedgehog from a reputable breeder, not a backyard breeder.
Key Differences
At a quick glance, reputable and backyard breeders may look fairly similar. However, there are a few ways you can tell them apart:
- Backyard breeders wonβt let you see the hedgehogsβ living conditions, while reputable breeders make conditions well-known.
- Backyard breeders sell their hedgehogs for cheap in local marketplaces, while reputable breeders operate more legitimately with websites, Facebook pages, referrals, etc.
- Backyard breeders canβt show genetic histories, while reputable breeders happily will.
- Backyard breeders donβt care where their hedgehogs are going, while reputable breeders work to make sure theyβre selling their hedgehogs to a good home.
Questions To Ask A Hedgehog Breeder
Weβve come up with 9 questions that you should ask a potential breeder before purchasing a hedgehog from them.
Based off of their answers to these questions, you should be able to identify whether youβre doing business with a good or bad hedgehog breeder.
- May I see your breeding license?
- Do you have references for previous buyers?
- May I see your hedgehogsβ living conditions?
- Can you provide me with your hedgehogsβ genetic histories?
- Do you provide birth certificates with details about the parents?
- What food do you feed to the hedgehogs as hoglets and adults?
- Am I allowed to interact with the hedgehog in person first?
- Do you keep sick/nursing hedgehogs separate?
- Will you be able to answer any other questions I may have about hedgehog care?
Analyzing A Hedgehogβs Health
Another way to tell a good breeder from a bad breeder is through the physical appearance of a hedgehog and their living conditions.
Hedgehogs that come from good breeders should have all of these traits and then some:
- Clean cages, food bowls, water bowls, bedding, etc.
- Calm hedgehogs that donβt become nervous/aggressive when handled
- Healthy spines
- Clean, soft ears
- Hard, well-kept nails
- Clear eyes
How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Hedgehog?
Before you purchase a hedgehog, itβs important to note that the cost of a hedgehog isnβt just made up of a hedgehog itself. Instead, itβs made up of the hedgehog and all of its essential supplies.
While you may be able to buy a hedgehog for $100, you also need to house it, feed it, and care for it in several other ways β all things that cost you money.
Make sure that you have the financial means to keep a hedgehog. You need to avoid having to rehome your hedgehog at all costs.
For a detailed cost breakdown of hedgehog ownership, click here. Weβve broken down every possible cost so that nothing surprises you!
In short, though:
- Hedgehogs cost around $100 to $200
- All of a hedgehogβs one-time supplies cost around $200
- Yearly, a hedgehogβs recurring costs can be anywhere from $175 to $300+
Hedgehogs arenβt just pets that you can purchase and neglect β they need as much, if not more care than cats, dogs, and other popular pets.