Go-Home Goes Fast! May 6

How is it time for these puppies to go home with their new families already?! Time flies when you're having fun and we've had a lot of fun with these puppies! We'll miss all these cuties but we're proud of them and know they are going to be great smile-ambassadors everywhere life takes them.
Bailey - keeping the name Bailey in Andover, MA!
Carmen - now called Pepper and moving to Skaneateles, NY!
Tibby - renamed Gabby by her family in Bethlehem, NH!
Bridget - now Luna in Bloomfield, CT!
Lena - now known as Lucy to her family in Kittery, ME!

Happy Easter! Monday, April 18

At 5+ weeks, the Sisterhood is starting to be quite a busy little crew! They love interacting with the variety of types of toys we offer on a regular basis, and have bravely ventured out into the great green grass on their own paws (not just being carried out into the sunshine). They eagerly slurp up their yummy puppy mush and lazily lick the leftovers off each others' ears and paws when they're piled in a sleepy heap. They invite each other to clumsy mini wrestling matches and tumble over their own paws. They were fascinated by the plastic Easter eggs and enjoyed pouncing after these shiny and unpredictable new toys. Later this week the puppies will have a special play session that is secretly their personality profile exams! This weekend they get to meet their new families!!!
Bridget - 3lb, 3.5oz.
Carmen - 3lb, 7.5oz.
Bailey - 3lb, 0.9oz.
Tibby - 3lb, 3.7oz.
Lena - 3lb, 1.9oz.

3+ Weeks! Monday, April 4

The Sisterhood are entering their fourth week of life and starting to show off their stuff! Eyes open, they're toddling around fairly capably now, if still a little unsteady on their paws. Mama Cocoa has been doing a great job keeping the pups clean, and we've now introduced a litter box so the pups can continue to follow their instincts to keep their sleeping area clean. While still content to nurse from their mom, the pups are a curious crew and we had to move Cocoa's food bowl so the babies would stop crawling into it. We've had a few really nice sunny days, and the pups have been carried out to soak up some rays from the comfort of a warm lap on a patio chair (conveniently, we have 5 pups and 5 kids!) Anytime we wonder, "Where is Elizabeth?" we know where to look - she's sure to be near the puppy box, cuddling puppies, telling them stories, or singing them a little song. It's a pretty good time of our lives for all of us involved!
Lena - 31.9 oz.
Carmen - 32.8 oz.
Bailey - 29.5 oz.
Tibby - 33.7 oz.
Bridget - 33.0 oz.

First Litter! Friday, March 11

Mama Cocoa is a beautiful girl who excelled in the show ring, going all the way to the top to win the title of Prominent Champion with the APRI before settling in to domestic life. Dad Checkers has earned his Canine Good Citizen award as well as the AKC Community Canine designation (both for exhibiting excellent temperament and training). We are so pleased to introduce the first litter for these two - we think it's a winning combination!

There are five fat and healthy pups - all girls! I thought it would be a challenge to come up with a good theme for 5 girls, but then I remembered this book that I read sometime in my early days of college. I was pleased a few years later when the movie came out that it faithfully represented some of the best themes of friendship and coming of age. I'm so happy to introduce Lena, Carmen, Bridget, Tibby, and Bailey, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants puppies!

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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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