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Ready to go Home! 2-17-16

All of the puppies are 8 weeks old and ready to join their new families! They had a good visit at the vet yesterday and were very brave. (The vet actually commented on this - not a single pup squeaked when they got their shots!) We're so pleased to have found such wonderful families for each of these special little puppies! And I love knowing their new names - I'm sure you'll agree there are some great ones here!
Blitzen - now Ginger, and living in Weston, CT!
Dasher - now Jabu, he calls Brookline, MA his home!
Comet - now known as Phoebe to her family in Cumberland, RI!
Dancer - moved to Summerville, SC with her family, who calls her Polly!
Rudolph - Renamed Mordecai by his family in Swampscott, MA!
Prancer  - now Brownie to her family in Newton, MA!

Snow Day! 1-16-16

Today was a perfect day for a puppy spa! All the pups had baths, practice being brushed, and then of course, a photo shoot!
Donner weighed in today at 2 pounds, 3.4 ounces. He was the most relaxed of all the pups during bath time and didn't even squeak when I hit a few tangles while brushing him out. His sleek coat is starting to develop some nice wave and he's a very handsome fellow with his conservative white spot. Donner has the orange collar.
Blitzen is still the smallest pup of the litter, but at 2 pounds, 0.5 ounces, she's not far behind her siblings. She put up with the grooming but was rather doleful about the operation. Her coat has almost a crimped appearance so we expect some nice curls from her. Blitzen wears a black collar.
Dasher is dashing as ever in his red collar. He weighs 2 pounds, 2.6 ounces and his silky coat is starting to turn into a nice wave. Dasher was pretty relaxed during his bath but seems to be one of the more alert puppies; when I come into view he's often one of the first to look up at me.
Rudolph has taken the lead (in weight, that is!) He is just a nose ahead of his siblings at 2 pounds, 4.8 ounces. He didn't approve of his bath at all and stayed quite stiff the entire time. He's got good abs! He relaxed once the water stopped running though :-) Rudolph sports a blue collar.
Prancer is our second-heaviest pup at 2 pounds, 3.5 ounces. They say black is slimming and with her glossy coat she doesn't look as big as some of her siblings. Prancer is our little explorer - this morning I found that she had escaped the whelping box and was prancing around the room with the big dogs! The camera failed to capture the twinkle in her eyes during the photo shoot. Prancer has a purple collar.
Comet is another dainty little girl at 2 pounds, 1.1 ounces. She has the smoothest coat of the litter but it will likely wave as she gets older. Her cute teddy bear face is hard to resist; but she really needed a bath so the puppy-dog eyes she was giving me didn't work for her this time. Comet wears a green collar.
Dancer is last but not least at 2 pounds, 2.5 ounces. She's a spunky one and was verbally annoyed with me about her bath. She didn't resist, but there was definitely some complaining. Even her bath couldn't wash the "milk mustache" off her cute little face - the white smudge really helps define the shape of her face! Dancer has a teal collar.

Happy New Year! We'd like you to meet the pups! 1-1-16

Donner: The biggest of the litter, Donner is a black male with a white soul patch and tiny touches of white on his chest and paws. Donner has a sleek coat and will not be as curly as some of his siblings.
Blitzen: Our smallest pup in this litter, Blitzen is a very curly buff female. The white star on her head and her white chest are a nice contrast to her pale apricot coat.
Dasher: This handsome young fellow has a lot of white markings. Dasher's paws, chin, and chest are bright white and a nice contrast to his glossy black coat.
Comet: This lovely red female has a smooth coat that will turn wavy as she gets older. The honey highlights in Comet's coat show up really well in these photos!
Dancer: This colorful, curly female is a beautiful tri-color who is a little camera shy, so it was difficult to capture the generous brown highlights on her paws and tail. Dancer also has a playful splash of white on her nose and on the tips of her paws.
Rudolph: Though not quite the biggest pup, this dark apricot male is a nice sturdy fellow. The white on Rudolph's paws and the blaze up his face are a nice contrast to his smooth red coat.
Prancer: Last but not least, this pretty little black female has a delicate smattering of white on her paws, white on her chest, and a nice symmetrical white chin. Though it's hard to see in the photos, Prancer also has brown highlights on her legs. She's a chatty puppy and likes to vocalize while we're handling her.

Hanna's Pups Have Arrived, Tuesday, December 23, 2015

Hanna is a first-time mom but you'd never know it! She's supervising her newborns very attentively. What a great Christmas present for our home! 

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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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