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Hamster show
Event where hamsters are competitively shown / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A hamster show is an event in which people gather hamsters to judge them against each other.[1] Hamster shows are also places where people share their enthusiasm for hamsters among attendees. Hamster shows feature an exhibition of the hamsters participating in the judging.[1]
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The judging of hamsters usually includes a goal of promoting hamsters that conform to natural or established varieties of hamsters.[2] By awarding hamsters that match standard hamster types, hamster shows encourage planned and careful hamster breeding.[2]