The journey behind After Me
At After Me, we breed Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens in Finland.
Our journey with this breed began over 20 years ago, when we welcomed our first dog which was a petit basset in 1999. It was love at first sight.
The breed’s happy and outgoing attitude, along with its easy-going appearance, quickly captured our hearts. Known for its versatility, petit basset is well-suited for many activities, and our own dogs have proven their excellence in both dog shows and hunting.
The first After Me litter was born in November 2017, marking a significant step in our work with these happy hounds. Years of observing breeders' work, studying pedigrees, and seeing the results of different combinations provided a strong foundation for starting our own breeding program.
Kristina Bergström is the person behind After Me, with a lifelong love for dogs shaping everything done here. Her passion for dogs is paired with a love of photography, allowing her to capture the unique personalities of the dogs in her care.
Small scale breeding
Our breeding is small-scale, focusing on quality. We cherish health and well-being of dogs. We aim for touch of style and bunch of joy in our breeding
At After Me, we believe in small-scale breeding with a focus on quality, health, and the happiness of our dogs. While they are part of our breeding program, they are first and foremost beloved family members who share daily life with us.
Currently, three petit bassets live at home, while several co-owned dogs are part of the extended After Me family. With the help of these co-owned dogs, we are able to continue breeding this beautiful breed. We firmly believe that teamwork makes the dream work!
Who's behind After Me?
Kristina Bergström is the person behind After Me, with a lifelong love for dogs shaping everything done here.
Her passion for dogs is paired with a love of photography, allowing her to capture the unique personalities of the dogs in her care.
Over the years, she tried a wide range of dog-related activities, from agility and obedience to blood tracking and dog shows. While all of these pursuits have been rewarding, dog shows became a true passion. Through hard work and dedication, she developed skills in showing and grooming, gaining the opportunity to work with and show many different breeds across Europe.
After two decades of being active in the breed, the time felt right to take the next step, and the After Me name was officially registered.
Kristina has served as the chairwoman of the Finnish Basset Club's breeding committee. She has been a member of the Finnish Kennel Club and the Finnish Basset Club since 2000, and she is also a member of Finnish Dog Breeders (SuKoKa).
