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Worldwide Initials Database

This is the worldwide initials database collected with the help of the AHC, IHA, IHR, WHA, Czech registr and THP. We are trying to keep this database as up-to-date as possible with monthly checks in all other databases.

Applying for an affix, a step-by-step guide

1. Read these articles and pages about breeding, registering and becoming a reputable breeder: 1, 2, 3, 4.
2. Come up with a name for your hedgery.
3. Find a mentor! Someone who has at least 3 years of experience in breeding and is available preferably 24/7 in case of emergency.
4. Buy hedgehogs with pedigrees that are suitable for breeding and are unrelated and healthy.
5. Set up a Facebook page and/or website for your hedgery with information about your hedgehogs, your policies and prices, your litters and your enclosures and include some basic informational pages about how to care for hedgehogs in captivity.
6. Apply for an affix here: THP Registry (Globally), AHC (USA and Canada), Critter Connection (USA and Canada), Registr jezku (Czech & surrounding countries) or Internatioanl Hedgehog Association (Globally).
7. Register your bought hedgehogs.
8. When breeding, register your litters.

Worldwide Initials Database