National Mouse Club
About the National Mouse Club
Formed over 115 years ago, the National Mouse Club (NMC) is the
governing body which encourages and oversees the breeding and exhibition
of fancy mice in the UK.
The NMC publishes the rules and standards by which mice are judged, supports shows held throughout the country on a monthly basis, and welcomes new exhibitors and those with simply an interest in these delightful creatures.
New members are always given a warm welcome from the NMC, and whether they are interested in learning to exhibit and acquire their first show stock or learning about the genetics of this species, there is always someone on hand to help.
New members of the NMC who are interested in breeding and exhibiting fancy mice will find an exciting, broad range of colours to choose from, with over 40 standardised varieties now available in around 200 variations. Visitors are welcome at shows, where members will be glad to show them the different varieties of mice and provide advice on where to start in this great hobby.
While breeding a winning mouse is a major challenge, this competitive club is the place where the best mouse on the day wins and where new, lifelong friends are made.
New members and those interested in going along to a show to find out more will be able to find a club near them, from Yorkshire to the West Country, and from Lancashire to London.
Each year, five Cup Shows are held, as well as numerous Open Shows. The most prestigious show of the year is the Annual Cup Show, held in September in conjunction with the NMC Annual General Meeting, followed by the other Cup Shows; the London Championship Show, the Spring and Summer Cup Shows, and the Burgess Premier Small Animal Show.
Whatever your reason for joining the NMC, this friendly, welcoming fancy and these exquisite animals will add a new dimension to your life. Come along to a show and find out more, or contact us
Click here to learn more about the history of the National Mouse Club.
Officials of the National Mouse Club (October 2013)
- President - Mr Phil Hall
- Chairman - Mr John Mackerill
- Secretary/Treasurer - Mr Paul Brockman
- Hon Cup Secretary - Mrs Sarah Yeomans
- Vice President - Mr Stuart Smith
- Vice President - Mrs Ruth Hollis
- NMC News Editor - Mrs Ruth Hollis
Committee Members:
Mr Dave Safe, Mrs Ruth Hollis, Mr Stuart Smith, Mr Dave Bumord, Mrs Anne Tomkins, Mr Tom Tomkins, and Ms Heather McLean.
Membership of the NMC
To join the National Mouse Club, simply download the membership form
Print the form, complete all sections and post with your payment to the Club Secretary.
Alternatively email the Club Secretary at nationalmouseclub@gmail.com.
The National Mouse Club offers 7 grades of membership and the current rates are as follows:
| Membership Grade | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 |
| Juvenile | £7.50 |
| OAP | £7.50 |
| Adult Partnership | £22.50 |
| Juvenile Partnership | £11.00 |
| OAP Partnership | £11.00 |
| Overseas | £22.50 |
Please note, The overseas rate is applicable to all grades (except partnerships)
All other countries should contact the Hon. Secretary for overseas rates.
All new members will receive a copy of the National Mouse Club Rules, Breed Standards and current Year Book.
The Year Book contains all the contact details for current members of the NMC, together with many adverts from individual breeders, local clubs and also the results of the major awards from the previous show season.
The official monthly publication of the fancy, "NMC News", is available by separate subscription to members.
Visit the NMC News Page to view an online sample!
The NMC News - The official publication of the national mouse club
The official monthly publication of the fancy, "NMC News", is available by separate subscription to members.
NMC news contains all schedules for forthcoming shows, show results and many articles, some light-hearted, regarding the breeding and exhibition of fancy mice. It is an essential read for every Fancier!
Every new member receives a hard copy sample on joining. Click the link below to view a sample online.
Please contact the club secretary to order your subscription
"NMC News" subscription rates are as follows:
| 12 issues (UK postage) | 12 issues (EEC Countries) |
|---|---|
| £20.00 | £25.00 |
Show Calendar
2013-2014 SHOWS WITH NATIONAL MOUSE CLUB SUPPORT
All shows generally start at 10.30am. Please note: this list does not represent a complete list of this years shows. Additional dates will be announced in due course. Please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Host | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09 November 2013 | Manchester |
Sale Moor Methodist Church, Northenden Rd, Sale Moor, M33 2PP |
| 23 November 2013 | Sowood |
Sowood Community Centre Stainland Road (B6112) Outlane Huddersfield West Yorkshire, HD3 |
| 24 November 2013 | Worcester |
Norton Parish Hall, Wadborough Road, Worcester, WR5 2QB |
NMC Show Results
All show reports are published in the National Mouse Club's journal, the NMC News, which is available by separate subscription to NMC members.
The results published here are summaries for the five Cup Shows only, commencing with the most recent.
London Championship at Peterborough 2013
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Humbug Stud | Cream Satin | U8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Phil Hall | Black Tan | Ad |
| Best Self | Kelly Jeffrey | PEW | Ad |
| Best Tan | Phil Hall | Black Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | Kelly Jeffrey | Hereford | Ad |
| Best Satin | Humbug Stud | BE Cream Satin | U8 |
| Best AOV | Kelly Jeffrey | Siamese | Ad |
NMC Annual at Enfield 2013
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Triangulum Stud | Fawn | U8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Wight Isle Stud | BE Cream Satin | Ad |
| Best Self | Triangulum Stud | Fawn | U8 |
| Best Tan | Phil Hall | Chocolate Tan | U8 |
| Best Marked | Sarah Cudbill | Broken | Ad |
| Best Satin | Kelly Jeffrey | Ivory Satin | U8 |
| Best AOV | Sarah Cudbill | Pearl | U8 |
Summer Cup Show at Bingley 2013
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Berry & Turpin | Black Tan | U8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Sarah Cudbill | Agouti | Ad |
| Best Self | WoodWitch Stud | PEW | U8 |
| Best Tan | Berry & Turpin | Black Tan | U8 |
| Best Marked | Farway Stud | Dutch | Ad |
| Best Satin | Sarah Cudbill | Fawn Satin | Ad |
| Best AOV | Sarah Cudbill | Pearl | U8 |
Spring Cup Show at Crawley 2013
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Kelly Jeffrey | Black | U8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Wight Isle Stud | Agouti | Ad |
| Best Self | Kelly Jeffrey | Black | U8 |
| Best Tan | Wight Isle Stud | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | Kelly Jeffrey | Hereford | Ad |
| Best Satin | Ali Christie | Agouti Satin | Ad |
| Best AOV | Wight Isle Stud | Agouti | Ad |
Bradford Championship Show 2013
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Sandside Stud | Black | U8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Kelly Jeffrey | Seal Point Siamese | Ad |
| Best Self | Sandside Stud | Black | U8 |
| Best Tan | Phil Hall | Black Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | Sarah Cudbill | Broken | U8 |
| Best Satin | Kelly Jeffrey | Champagne Satin | U8 |
| Best AOV | Sarah Cudbill | Pearl | U8 |
London Championship 2012
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | D Safe | Choc Tan | |
| Best Opposite Age | Wight Isle Stud | PEW | |
| Best Self | Wight Isle Stud | PEW | |
| Best Tan | D Safe | Choc Tan | |
| Best Marked | M Shutt | Dutch | |
| Best Satin | Wight Isle Stud | Ivory | |
| Best AOV | Smith & Hollis | Himalayan |
Manchester (NMC Annual Cup Show 2012)
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | D Safe | Variegated | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | J Ferguson | Black | Ad |
| Best Self | J Ferguson | Black | Ad |
| Best Tan | Smith & Hollis | Silver Tan | u8 |
| Best Marked | D Safe | Variegated | u8 |
| Best Satin | K Dill | Ivory | Ad |
| Best AOV | K Jeffrey | Agouti | Ad |
Halifax (NMC Summer Cup show 2012)
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Smith & Hollis | Silver Tan | |
| Best Opposite Age | Cookson & Webster | Silver Agouti | |
| Best Self | Sandside Stud | Black | |
| Best Tan | Smith & Hollis | Silver Tan | |
| Best Marked | D Safe | Variegated | |
| Best Satin | P Brockman | Cream | |
| Best AOV | Cookson & Webster | Silver Agouti |
Swindon (NMC Spring Cup) 2012Entries: 669 Exhibits: 222
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Sandside Stud | Black | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Sandside Stud | Black | Ad |
| Best Self | Sandside Stud | Black | u8 |
| Best Tan | Wight Isle Stud | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | S Cudbill | Broken | Ad |
| Best Satin | Wight Isle Stud | Ivory | Ad |
| Best AOV | Loganberry Stud | Silver Agouti | Ad |
Bradford Championship 2012Entries: 1496 Exhibits: 350
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Sandside Stud | Black | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Smith & Hollis | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Self | Sandside Stud | Black | u8 |
| Best Tan | Smith & Hollis | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | D Bumford | Variegated | Ad |
| Best Satin | Sandside Stud | Siamese | Ad |
| Best AOV | Sandside Stud | Siamese | Ad |
| Best Novice | I Challis | Silver Tan | u8 |
| Best Juvenile | S Deronal | Black | u8 |
London Champ Show 9 Oct 2011Entries: 518 Exhibits: 168
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | E Whitcombe | PEW | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | D Safe | Choc Tan | Ad |
| Best Self | E Whitcombe | PEW | u8 |
| Best Tan | D Safe | Choc Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | M Shutt | Black Dutch | Ad |
| Best Satin | K Jeffrey | Cham Satin | Ad |
| Best AOV | D Safe | Agouti | Ad |
| Best Juvenile | S Deronal | Red | Ad |
Summer Cup Show Bingley 2011
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | D Montgomery | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Opposite Age | K Dill | PE White | u8 |
| Best Self | K Dill | PE White | u8 |
| Best Tan | D Montgomery | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | S Cudbill | Broken | u8 |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | u8 |
| Best AOV | J Bennett | Black Fox | u8 |
NMC Annual Cup Show Sowood 24 Sep 2011Entries: 993 Exhibits: 252
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | Ad |
| Best Opposite Age | J Mackerill | Coc Tan | u8 |
| Best Self | Sandside Stud | Black | u8 |
| Best Tan | J Mackerill | Choc Tan | u8 |
| Best Marked | M Shutt | Black Dutch | u8 |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | Ad |
| Best AOV | Sandside Stud | Siamese | Ad |
| Best Unstandardised | D Bumford | Splashed | |
| Best Juvenile | H Carvell | Hereford | Ad |
Summer Cup Show Bingley 2011
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | D Montgomery | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Opposite Age | K Dill | PE White | u8 |
| Best Self | K Dill | PE White | u8 |
| Best Tan | D Montgomery | Dove Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | S Cudbill | Broken | u8 |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | u8 |
| Best AOV | J Bennett | Black Fox | u8 |
Spring Cup Swindon 2011
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Loganberry Stud | Champagne | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | G Bayldon | Agouti | Ad |
| Best Self | Loganberry Stud | Champagne | u8 |
| Best Tan | G Bayldon | Silver Tan | u8 |
| Best Marked | Blackthorn Stud | Black Dutch | Ad |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | u8 |
| Best AOV | G Bayldon | Agouti | Ad |
Bradford Championship 2011
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | P Hartley | Cream | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | Ad |
| Best Self | P Hartley | Cream | u8 |
| Best Tan | J Mackerill | Choc Tan | u8 |
| Best Marked | D Bumford | Variegated | Ad |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | Ad |
| Best AOV | K Evans | Argente | u8 |
| Best Novice | K Dill | Ivory Satin | Ad |
| Best Juvenile | H Carvell | Hereford | Ad |
NMC Annual Cup Show Manchester 11 Sep 2010Entries: 433 Exhibits: 133
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | P Hartley | PE White | Ad |
| Best Opposite Age | Seawatch Stud | Ivory Satin | u8 |
| Best Self | P Hartley | PE White | Ad |
| Best Tan | Smith & Hollis | Silver Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | J Bennett | Even | Ad |
| Best Satin | D Parkinson | Cham Satin | Ad |
| Best AOV | Sandside Stud | Siamese | u8 |
London Champ Show 4 Sept 2010Entries: 677 Exhibits: 220
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Seawatch Stud | Black | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Maplewood Stud | PEW | Ad |
| Best Self | Seawatch Stud | Black | u8 |
| Best Tan | E Whitcombe | Cham Tan | u8 |
| Best Marked | J Bennett | Even | Ad |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | u8 |
| Best AOV | Seawatch Stud | Argente | u8 |
Enfield (NMC Summer Cup) 3 July 2010Entries: 428 Exhibits: 142
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | S Irving | Silver | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | Loganberry Stud | Champagne | Ad |
| Best Self | S Irving | Silver | u8 |
| Best Tan | Loganberry | Cham Tan | Ad |
| Best Marked | Berry & Turpin | Dutch | u8 |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Cham Satin | Ad |
| Best AOV | Loganberry Stud | Argente | Ad |
Swindon (NMC Spring Cup) 17 April 2010
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Loganberry Stud | Argente Satin | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | A Reice | Black | Ad |
| Best Self | A Reice | Black | Ad |
| Best Tan | E Whitcombe | Silver | u8 |
| Best Marked | M Shutt | Even | Ad |
| Best Satin | Loganberry Stud | Argente Satin | u8 |
| Best AOV | Loganberry Stud | Argente | u8 |
Bradford Champ Show 31 Jan 2010Entries: 1189 Exhibits: 302
| Award | Name | Breed | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in Show | Serendipity Stud | Black Fox | u8 |
| Best Opposite Age | M Shutt | Even | Ad |
| Best Self | Serendipity Stud | Red | Ad |
| Best Tan | Smith & Hollis | Dove Tan | u8 |
| Best Marked | M Shutt | Even | Ad |
| Best Satin | Minstrel Stud | Cream | u8 |
| Best AOV | Serendipity Stud | Black Fox | u8 |
| Best Juvenile | D Mason | Black Tan | Ad |
The National Mouse Club Breed Standards
THE GENERAL STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
"The mouse must be long on body with long clean head, not too fine or pointed at the nose, the eyes should be large, bold and prominent. The ears large and tulip shaped, free from creases, carried erect with plenty of width between them. The body should be long and slim, a trifle arched over the loin and racy in appearance; the tail, which must be free from kinks should come well out of the back and be thick at the root or set-on, gradually tapering like a whip lash to a fine end, the length being about equal to that of the mouse's body. Unless the variety standard states otherwise, the coat should be short perfectly smooth, glossy and sleek to the hand. The mouse should be perfectly tractable and free from any vice and not subject to fits or other similar ailments. A mouse with absence of whiskers, blind in one or both eyes, carrying external parasites, having a tumour, sore or patches of fur missing, suffering from any obvious disease or deformity or kinked tail shall be disqualified."
Useful Links
Mouse Club Websites Worldwide
- The Finnish Show and Pet Mice Club | www.hiiret.fi
- American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFRMA) | www.afrma.org
- Rat and Mouse Club of America (RMCA) | www.rmca.org
- Netherlands Mouse Club (NMC) | www.kleineknaagdieren.nl
- Polish Mouse Club (PMC) | www.pmcorg.webd.pl
- Deutsche Mause - Rassezuchtverein Muroidea e. V. (German Fancy Mouse and Mongolian Gerbil Association) | www.dmrm.de
- SVEMUS (Swedish Mouse Club) | www.svemus.org
- LSCMRC | www.miceandrats.com
UK Breeders (NMC members with Websites)
- Fancy Mice (Cait McKeown/Humbug Stud) | www.fancymice.info
- Seawatch Stud (Phil Arnold) | www.freewebs.com/seawatchstud/
- Loganberry Stud (Heather McLean) | www.loganberrymice.com
- Blackthorn Stud (Sarah Yeomans) | www.blackthornmice.co.uk
- Lakeside Mousery (Megan Beyers) | www.lakeside-mousery.webs.com
- Village Mousery (Kimberley Dill) | Village Mousery
External links disclaimer
Throughout our site you will find links to external websites. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, the NMC cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. If you come across any external links that don't work, we would be grateful if you could report them to the webmaster.
Useful Articles
A COLLECTION OF REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR ALL
| Title | Description | Read |
|---|---|---|
| For the newcomer | This article gives some useful guidelines for the novice on the equipment required and also acquiring stock | Read article |
| The Mouse Stud | An Article about how to site your new mouse stud and some housing options | Read article |
GENERAL REMARKS
Written standards are necessarily under some limitation. Words cannot convey an exact idea of what any mouse should look like. This applies with special force to the definition of colour. Attendance at shows is urged upon all who wish to form a precise picture of any variety and it cannot be too strongly stated that nothing can take the place of inspection of specimen mice.
There are 5 sections under which mice are classified, with various colours existing in each section as follows:
| Name | Description | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Selfs | Self mice are of one solid colour on top, belly and sides | Read |
| Tans | Tan mice are of a recognised colour on top with a rich tan belly | Read |
| Marked | Marked mice are patched with a standard colour in combination with white, in various patterns | Read |
| Satins | Satin mice have a high metallic sheen to the coat | Read |
| AOVs | The Any Other Variety section includes all mice which are not classified in previous sections | Read |