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7 Weeks Gone With the Wind...

Kallie's #applepups are getting the fun and excitement of back-to-back holiday seasons; no sooner do the Thanksgiving guests leave and the smell of turkey fades out of the kitchen, but Christmas lights, songs, and decorations appear to dazzle and intrigue their increasingly curious senses! They go home with their new families this coming weekend; ready to keep learning, exploring, and enjoying the wide world ahead of them.
Ida Red - going home with the new name Maisey to Framingham, MA, where she'll be little sister to 7-year-old Dutch Haven Mia!
Spartan - also moving to Framingham, MA sporting the new name Walter!
Honey Crisp - will be going home as Millie to her new family to Hopkinton, MA!
Baldwin - will be calling Reading, MA, his new home!
Ginger Gold - heading home to Oakland, ME with the new name Bella!

Almost 6 Weeks Old! 

Kallie's #applepups are having the time of their lives! The days are just packed with fun - playing in the kiddie pool (steps AND a slide!), trips to the great outdoors, new toys, new places, new sights, new sounds, new smells...you get the idea! And with a trusted human by their side, they're learning that even when things are new, startling, unexpected, or even a little uncomfortable, there's nothing to fear and it all turns out well for them.

The #applepups will meet their new families on Saturday - we can't wait to introduce them to each other!
Ida Red - female, 4lb. 8oz.
Spartan - male, 5lb. 2oz.
Honey Crisp - female, 4lb. 10oz.
Baldwin - male, 4lb. 10oz.
Ginger Gold - female, 3lb. 14oz.

3.5 Weeks In a Flash!

Time flies when you're sleeping and eating so much! But now that Kallie's #applepups are starting to find their way around on their paws, their world is going to open up! Their first four weeks were full of gentle neurological stimulation, acclimation to new sounds and voices, and mostly focused on plenty of eating and sleeping.

Over the next four weeks that the puppies are with us, they'll be introduced to new experiences every day in a way that helps them learn that they can look to their humans for security and affirmation when faced with something unusual or unknown. We're building a foundation of confidence and trust that will help them make a smooth transition into their new families and prepare them for the life of adventure that is ahead.
Ida Red - female
Spartan - male
Honey Crisp - female
Baldwin - male
Ginger Gold - female

Eat, sleep, eat, repeat...

That's the recipe for getting as glossy, sleek, and fat as this! Kallie's puppies have officially opened their eyes, but you'd never know it from most of our photos!

Also, Kallie is one of our highly attentive mamas, to the point where she barely wants to take time away to eat. Mom Groen whipped up a batch of "mother's pudding" (pudding, goats milk, and eggs) to give her a boost of protein and calcium to support these fast-growing babies. The pudding got "2 paws up" from Kallie!

The Babies Are Here! October 9

Knowing it wouldn't be long before Kallie welcomed her pups into the world, Dad Groen stayed up all night long on high alert. But when labor failed to progress, it was time to make a trip to our vet. Dr. Kelliher confirmed that an emergency c-section was in order. With the help of his quick and professional care, Kallie gave birth to 5 healthy puppies.

No evidence of rejection or failure to bond here! Kallie is supremely happy with her brood, and spends all her time wanting to cuddle, clean, and feed them more. Mom Groen has been spending many hours hovering close by, constantly checking on Kallie and the pups to make sure all is well in their world. Under this doting attention, the puppies are thriving, of course!


With the apple trees in the yard heavily laden this year, it wasn't hard to pick a name theme for these cuties! Please welcome sisters IdaRed, GingerGold, and HoneyCrisp, and their brothers Baldwin and Spartan! (The dots on their heads are for identification!)

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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Dutch Haven has been recognized by Doodle Doods as a top ethical Cockapoo breeder!

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

Come see more of what people are saying about their Dutch Haven pups on our ALL GROWN UP page!

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