My
name is Bjørg Brenne, and I run Kennel Apoletano. We live in a little
town in Norway called Notodden. I have long experience with dogs, and dogs have
been a main part of my life since I started to walk.Today, I have Bernese Mountain
dogs, English setters and some old, noble Shih tzu's. All my dogs live indoors
and are regarded as family members. I do not use dog cages for my dogs, as I
am an opponent of using cages indoors. Neither do I like the thought of letting
my dogs stay out in a fence all the 24 hours. - What's the point of having a
dog then? I take my dogs out for walks a lot, and we all live happily together.
I am an active member of the Norwegian Bernese Mountain Bernese Mountain Dog Union, mostly with breeding and exhibitions. My purpose as a breeder is to raise dogs with strong nerves, typical for the breed, with good temper and good health - nice and friendly family dogs. I am also very particular about my puppies, and spend a lot of time with them, so that the future dog owners will have the best foundation to build on. I keep myself well informed about the breed, and our union approves all my litter. See the link for BMD here. (Valpeformidling for berner.) On these pages are listed the Norwegian breeders who have recommended breeds. If you are looking for a puppy, I recommend you check these things before you buy one. Going through the breed counselling with my combinations, gives me the security that I am breeding in the right way. My dogs fulfil all the claims for approval of breeding.