Mixed Breed
A mixed breed African pygmy hedgehog is a small domestic pet hedgehog whose line background does not fit a single named color, strain, or breeder category. Unlike livestock or dog breeds, hedgehog labels often describe color and pattern more than a true breed structure. A mixed breed animal may carry pinto, snowflake, gray, chocolate, cinnamon, white, or Algerian-influenced traits without predictable inheritance.
A mixed-background pygmy hedgehog still needs a warm, dry setup with clean bedding, hiding places, a safe wheel, nail trims, and food that respects its insect-eating habits without letting weight creep up. The blend of lines can be useful when health and temperament have guided the pairings, but the background should be described plainly. Notes on parents, birth date, color changes, and handling history give future keepers and veterinarians a clearer picture of the animal.
Colors: Albino, Algerian Chocolate, Algerian Gray, Apricot, Black-Eyed White, Brown, Chocolate, Cinnacot, Cinnamon, Dark Gray, Gray, Light Gray, Pinto, Platinum, Salt and Pepper, Snowflake, White
