And They're Off! 11.3.22

Rory's ArgoNavis puppies are off to their new families, having new adventures. Three of the pups were adopted by families who already have one of our Dutch Haven Cockapoos, so these pups have a built-in big brother or sister! Some of the pups got to go on a plane ride with me, and charmed our fellow passengers with their good travel manners. These pups got to spend most of the week staying with me at my parents' house, terrorizing - I mean, playing with - miniature Poodles Anton & Paddington. With every litter of pups, we send them off with pieces of us invested into them and we're so pleased and happy to see where they go from here!
Carina - loves her Dutch Haven big brother Charlie and is going by Daisy in Georgetown, MA!
Pyxis - now known as Luna and having a ball with her Dutch Haven big sister Sasha in Lowell, MA!
Argo - renamed Toby and going home with Dutch Haven big brother Murphy in North Andover, MA!
Vela - now known as Birdie to her family in Dallas, TX!
Puppis - now called Charlie by his new family in Stow, MA!

Busy Busy Life! 10.11.22

Every day is full of interest for Rory's ArgoNavis puppies! It's been a very educational time for them as they are the audience for oral spelling practice, multiplication tables, and piano practice. They weather has been ideal for lots of outdoor play with the kids, not to mention sniffing noses with Aunt Willow (the Lab) and playing with stuffed animals with Aunts Amy and Obi (the Cockers). Meanwhile, spa treatments that include brushing, nail clipping, facial hair trims, and baths keep the pups looking and smelling their best! Fitting all that in between naps means the days are just packed! (You'll notice that some of the pups were even starting to fall asleep during our photo shoot!)
Pyxis - female, 3 lb. 5 oz.
Puppis - male, 3 lb. 3 oz.
Vela - female, 3 lb. 11 oz.
Argo - male, 3 lb. 12 oz.
Carina - female, 2 lb. 15 oz.

Sight & Sound Activated! 9.23.22

Rory's star-spangled puppies are 3 weeks old! They've opened their eyes and are starting to explore the world with the new senses of sight and hearing. They're starting to balance on all four paws - though some are better at that skill than others right now. Puppy curriculum these days includes a variety of touch/handling exercises to help the pups get comfortable with being held and moved around by humans. We're also introducing new environmental sounds and textures for them to explore. Not to mention lots of (supervised) snuggles with our kids. It's a good time to be a puppy at our house!
The Boys & The Girls
Puppis - apricot & white parti male - 1 lb. 10.5 oz.
Argo - apricot male - 1 lb. 14.9 oz.
Pyxis - apricot & white parti female - 1 lb. 14 oz.
Carina - apricot & white parti female - 1 lb. 9.6 oz.
Vela - apricot & white parti female - 1 lb. 15.9 oz.

Starry-Eyed over these puppies! 9.2.22

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Aurora & Chester (our nick-name for Checkers) welcomed a beautiful litter of parti puppies on the first Friday in September. Aurora kindly gave birth during the day, which is always nice for us diurnal creatures! These pretty parti pups are thriving - round bellies, sleek coats, and lots of contented little noises. We've started with Early Neurological Stimulation, introducing the pups to gyrational movement, temperature differences, and tickling the paw pads as means to stimulation neurological development. We've also started on Early Scent Introduction, offering the pups exposure to specific smells at a time before they are able to see and hear. Our kids love helping with these carefully planned exercises!

We enjoyed watching the night sky this summer, especially during the month of August, and we saw many shooting stars from the Perseid meteor showers. We decided to name this "star-sprinkled" litter after an ancient constellation named after the Greek Argonauts - "Argo Navis", which has now been divided into several smaller constellations. I am always fascinated by these little glimpses into history! 

Argo Navis (the Ship Argo), male - apricot with white blaze & paws
Puppis (the Stern), male - parti - apricot ears
Vela (the Sails), female - parti - apricot ears, large dot on head
Carina (the Keel), female - parti - apricot patch on eye, small dot on head
Pyxis (the Compass), female - parti - apricot ears
Follow this link to see photos of Aurora's puppies from last year's litter! Aurora's Winnie the Pooh Pups

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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Having been Lab lovers for 50 years, our decision to have a small dog was not easy. Little did we know that Lucy would waltz into our lives and bring such joy, that it is difficult to imagine life without her. At 5 months she is a bundle of energy, loves people and dogs, and is intensely curious about everything, except big, noisy trucks. Lucy's transition to our home was made easy due to the care she received by Lydia of Dutch Haven Dogs. Murphy, the stuffed dog with a beating heart, came with Lucy, and can still be found each morning cuddled underneath her. Lucy has slept through the night all but the first 2 nights with us. The written routine given to us helped to get us through those first unknown weeks. Included in the pages of information given to us were tips about personality, behavior, and care. I remember Lydia telling us when we came to get Lucy, that she massaged the puppies' paws and ears daily so that they were used to being touched. To this day, it is part of my "loving" routine. And we do love her so very much. Fondly, Sandy, Kittery, ME
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​We cannot say enough wonderful things about Dutch Haven dogs. Our pup has been such a delight for the short few months we’ve had her. Everything about this process was amazing. Communication, answering questions, supplies, lists. Not to mention the love and care these pups get before we get to bring them home. My girl is an angel, she loves people. She’s friendly, she’s sweet. I couldn’t be happier. ~Heather, Eliot, ME
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We absolutely LOVED our experience with Dutch Haven! My favorite part is that the puppies are so well loved by the Groen family before they are ready to go to their new homes. Lydia Groen is so thorough with her communications and so helpful! The puppy selection process was also very well done. And I was impressed by the evaluation that Lydia performed on each puppy to determine their personalities. I’ve also loved all the photos while we were waiting for our precious puppy named Birdie! This is by far the best breeder experience we’ve ever had and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a beautiful and well adjusted snd well loved puppy! ~Courtney, Dallas, TX
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I am forever grateful to Dutch Haven Dogs for uniting me with my Gemma (Santa Clara) back in 2015. From our first conversation, I knew Dutch Haven not only had the knowledge of the Cockapoo breed, but also had the passion for what they do. They raise their pups surrounded by children who nurture them with all the love and cuddles! My Gemma is the smartest, most loyal dog, and she remains by my side as my best friend. Thank you Dutch Haven for breeding dogs with good health, temperment, and beauty. Huge shout out to you from us in CT!!! Christie, North Haven, CT
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Getting my dog from Dutch Haven was the best experience I could imagine. We got Dublin 6 years ago and I still think of the first time I contacted Dutch Haven to picking him out to bringing him home. The process was seamless. I happily waited 9 months for my puppy knowing he was coming from a loving, healthy family breeder. We were kept updated about our place on the waitlist, and photos were shared once our litter was born. My dog is very healthy and happy and I credit a lot of that to Dutch Haven being so reputable and caring of their dogs. When I get another dog, it will be from Dutch Haven! Thank you and hello from Dublin! Kristin, Dover, NH
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