by vectishams | 3 Aug, 2017 | New to Showing, Showing
When you start showing hamsters it can seem like you’re learning a new language. This is never more evident than when you’re looking at the judge’s comment sheets at the end of the day and are faced with lots of abbreviations. What do they all mean?...
by vectishams | 20 Jul, 2017 | Hamster Species, New to Showing, Show Roles, Showing, Syrian Hamsters
Choosing which classes to enter a Syrian hamster into for the main show can be confusing. There are so many different fur types, colours and combinations! When you’re looking at the show schedule, how do you know which classes to pick? Asking yourself a series...
by vectishams | 27 Oct, 2016 | New to Showing, Show Roles, Showing
October and November are when the Northern, Southern and Midland Hamster Clubs hold their Annual General Meetings (AGMs). Attending the meeting (which is held at a show) is a good way of finding out more about the running of your club, and you won’t get...
by vectishams | 24 Oct, 2016 | New to Showing, Show Roles, Showing
A hamster show can seem a confusing place where everyone (apart from you) appears to be busy with a job. Often the same people are doing the jobs each show; volunteers are welcomed to help spread the work, especially new volunteers who are keen to get more involved...
by vectishams | 28 Jun, 2016 | New to Showing, Showing
I entered my first hamster show with some trepidation, but secretly hoping my hamster would be the best. I read the standard and couldn’t see much difference between that and my little Sparky. She was bottom of the show with 62.5 points and a ‘please see...
