Hedgehog Color Guide This color guide is a work in progress as it has become clear over the years that the color system that I learned early in my days as a hedgehog judge is not valid. The original system was based on the assumption that the reason for some of the variation is that our pet hedgehogs are a hybrid of the white bellied and Algerian hedgehog species. It sounded like a good idea.. There are so many hedgehog colors that it can be hard to know where to start! Learn about the different types of colors and classes in our simple guide.
These hedgehogs have a mix of white, black, and gray quills giving them a unique speckled appearance. Salt and pepper colored hedgies are often adored for their striking looks. While brown and salt-and-pepper may be the most prevalent colors among domesticated hedgehog populations, there are several rarer color variants that exist too: 1.. The breeding of fancy colored hedgehogs is a relatively new area of expertise. Many of the hedgehog books on the market don't even picture hedgehogs other than the common variety. Most pet stores have never seen a colored hedgehog!