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7 Weeks Old, Tuesday, August 23, 2016

It's our last week with these cuties (where did the time go?)!  All the pups will be heading to their forever homes this weekend.  Today was their last photo shoot and their vet check - where all pups checked out healthy and happy - Dr. Norris issued them their NH Health Certificates!  Everyone at the vet office commented on how well behaved the pups were and of course how adorable they are.  :-)  Great job pumpkins!!

Cynthiana (1st born, black female w/ white & tan markings)

Barlow (2nd born, light apricot male w/ white markings)

Benton (3rd born, apricot male w/ white markings)

Jackson (4th born, black male w/ white & tan markings)

Sonora (5th born, black female w/ white & slight tan markings)

Inez (6th born, apricot female w/ white markings)

Bromley (7th born, light apricot male w/ white markings)

​Grayson (8th born, black male w/ white & tan markings)

5 Weeks Old and Playing, Monday, August 8, 2016

At 5 weeks the pups are SO much fun!  They can run, play, wag their tails and are VERY excited to be out and about. My nieces were over and love to play and hold the pups - it was a beautiful summer day so we all decided some play time outside in the big back yard was just the thing.  The pups explored, chewed, chased and ran about for quite some time - but of course, at this age play time is always followed by nap time.  

4 Weeks Old and Getting Big, Saturday, July 30, 2016


​The pups are now 4 weeks and have started getting formula in addition to momma's milk.  This is always a fun and MESSY stage since they don't quite understand to stay out of their feeding tray - which meant baths for all before the photo shoot.  They have begun wagging their tails, waking when they hear my voice, and wobbling around.  Just one more week until families come for visits and select their pup.

 (Basket of pups, do you see all 8?).  
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Cynthiana (1st born, black female w/ white & tan markings)

Barlow (2nd born, light apricot male w/ white markings)

Benton (3rd born, apricot male w/ white markings)

Jackson (4th born, black male w/ white & tan markings)

Sonora (5th born, black female w/ white & slight tan markings)

Inez (6th born, apricot female w/ white markings)

Bromley (7th born, light apricot male w/ white markings)

​Grayson (8th born, black male w/ white & tan markings)

2 Weeks Old and Eyes Open, Saturday, July 16, 2016

Bella's pups are growing wonderfully!  At two weeks of age they have started to open eyes and wobble around though they mostly sleep and eat still.  Since it was a beautiful morning with plenty of sunshine and not too hot, we opted for an outside photo shoot. We've also selected names!  Momma is from Kentucky, so we decided to name the pups after cities in Bella's home state.
Pup names (and meanings):
Cynthiana = moon goddess
Barlow = lives on the bare hill
Benton = settlement in a grassy place
Jackson = God has been gracious
Sonora = pleasant sounding
Inez = holy, pure

Bromley = from the broom covered meadow
Grayson = son of the gray haired

Cynthiana (1st born, black female w/ white & tan markings)

Barlow (2nd born, light apricot male w/ white markings)

Benton (3rd born, apricot male w/ white markings)

Jackson (4th born, black male w/ white & tan markings)

Sonora (5th born, black female w/ white & slight tan markings)

Inez (6th born, apricot female w/ white markings)

Bromley (7th born, light apricot male w/ white markings)

​Grayson (8th born, black male w/ white & tan markings)

Bella's Pups Have Arrived!!  Saturday, July 2, 2016

Bella's pups arrived a couple days early - Momma was due on July 4!  I guess her little ones wanted to be around for the Fourth of July celebrations and fun!  :-)  This is Bella's first litter and momma did wonderfully!  Labor was relatively short and Bella transitioned into her new role with such grace and ease.  Bella is now proud momma to 8 beautiful, wiggly, squeaky, adorable and always eating and sleeping little babes.  We have 5 boys (3 apricot, 2 black), 3 girls (1 apricot, 2 black).

Ready to Add a Cockapoo To Your Life?

We are accepting applications for our summer puppies, ready to go home in August! We'd love to get to know you and have you join our waiting list!
Please fill out our application form to share a little bit about yourself and your lifestyle. 
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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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