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About us

We are a married couple who lives on the west coast of Norway, outside Ålesund in a little place called Vatne. Our address is «Haugane», hence the name «Vatnehaugen».

I, Elin-Grete Vatnehol am working as a planner in Ålesund kommune and I’m married to Per Arne Morkestrand, who just became full-time retired. He’s not short of work though, given the amount of time he spends taking care of the dogs. He’s also an excellent henchman when we travel on dog shows.

Admittedly, we are beginners when it comes to breeding, and we still have a lot to learn. We are a small breeder, and the puppies are growing up in our living room surrounded by every day noises. They get to experience cabin trips, driving in cars, showering, grooming, nail clippings etc. A poodle has a lot to learn, and learning to be groomed is important, as poodles have fur that grows and doesn’t shed.

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Our goal

Our goal is that Vatnehaugen becomes a breeder of healthy medium poodles, according to the breeding standards and demands of the Norwegian Poodle Club (Norsk Puddelklubb). We want to make sure that all our puppies become good versatile family dogs. We socialize our puppies with people of all ages, from small children to elderly adults.

Do you want to buy a dog from us?

We don’t have “first come, first served” waiting lists. We want to know why you want one of our dogs, and how the dog can have a good life with you. A dog is not a “one size fits all”, and it’s important for us that we see a good chemistry between the puppy and its new owner. As per now, this approach has been guiding our decision making process with great success.