The National Hamster Council (NHC) is an organization of

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History

The council was established in 1949.

Clubs

There are three regional clubs under the council, which are: * Northern Hamster Club * Midland Hamster Club * Southern Hamster Club

References

External links

* 1949 establishments in the United Kingdom Animal welfare organisations based in the United Kingdom Breeder organizations Hamsters Organizations established in 1949 {{UK-org-stub