Pet Class at Chacombe Show

[PolkaDot*Skye]

Hi I was wondering if anyone had any advice about entering the pet class at a show.

I have 2 campbell boys that I recently brought from Wellington hams and was wondering if anyone could help with a few questions I have about possibly entering.

I have never been to a show before so I am a little bit nervous (I have a nervous disposition) about entering and what I will need to do.

I have 2 boys that I have had for only a few weeks will I still be able to enter one/them? both are friendly one more than the other born mid Dec

Also as they are a pair will I have to seperate them (a bit worried that they may not like this)

I have a carrier to take them in, will I need anything else? can I take toys ect.

How do I enter them?

If anyone has any advice I would love to hear it

I've included picture of each boy.

Dinks is the Black
Theo/Teddy if the Normal

[Vectis Hamstery]

There is information about entering pet class here: Preparing for the Pet Class

You don't need to separate them. If you wanted to enter just one, then you could ask the show sec to pop a note on the pen label you will be given on entering to identify which hamster you wish to be judged (e.g. black/normal), or if you enter both you will be given two pen labels.

You enter them on the day. Pet class is judged at two, so it's worth arriving at 1.30-1.45 to give you enough time. You speak to the show secretary who takes your name and the entry fee then gives you the pen label(s) and directs you where to put the hamsters.

A carrier is good. You should give them some bedding, some food and a moisture source (either a bottle or some vegetable). You can put toys in the carrier unlike in main class.

For Midland shows, you can only enter pet class if you are a junior member, a non-member or an adult with fewer than 10 hamsters

[PolkaDot*Skye]

Hi thank you so much