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Almost time to go home already! December 5

​These last 2 weeks have been busy for this litter. Thankfully, the record-setting amount of November rain finally ceased and we were able to quickly resume potty training outside, which has been going incredibly well. This fluffy litter is also a playful bunch — they especially like their rope toys and tennis balls. Playtime outside also involves nature’s toys: pinecones and leaves! As you can see in the pictures, leaves are fun to chase, romp around with, and put between your teeth (we caught one puppy saying “Cheese!”). Mama Lacey has gracefully neared the end of weaning them and it’s delightful to watch her play and interact with them.
Cashew - new name is Clover! female, buff, 4.9 pounds
Peanut - now known as Sky! female, buff, 4.4 pounds
Hickory - keeping the name Hickory! male, apricot, 4.8 pounds
Mac - new name is Calvin! male, buff, 5.2 pounds
Hazel - now called Joelle! female, apricot, 4.6 pounds

Looking forward to meeting our families! November 13

​Lacey's puppies have reached 4 weeks of age. They are getting close to meeting their new families! The McLaughlin kids are interacting with the puppies throughout the day, taking notes on their behaviors and individual temperaments. We like to think the puppies are also taking mental notes -- that it's a world filled with trustworthy big people who want to snuggle, play, and even do noisy things like ride hoverboards nearby (in the house no less!).
Cashew - female, buff
Hazel - female, apricot
Hickory - male, apricot
Mac - male, buff
Peanut - female, buff

Pups are 3 weeks old already! November 5

Hickory - male, apricot, 1.6 pounds
Hickory was the first of the litter to walk across the whelping box. We’ve noticed he is already moving away from his sleeping corner to take care of business in another corner! 
Peanut - female, buff, 1.6 pounds
​Peanut has a beautiful buff color and the waviest coat in the litter. Like the others, she is walking a little in between being in a tight pile sleeping with her litter mates. 
Cashew - female, buff, 1.8 pounds
It’s hard to tell much about personality at this point, but Cashew was the one we caught trying to play first! Cashew and Peanut look almost identical. Like the others, she’s progressed from seal-like dragging movements to being up on all fours. 
Hazel - female, apricot, 1.7 pounds
Hazel started walking the same day as Hickory. She’s the darkest of the 3 girls and the faint white markings on her chin, chest, and bottom of paws is most pronounced. 
Mac - male, buff, 1.9 pounds
“Big Mac” is sturdy and handsome, standing out as having a larger build than brother Hickory, and he is notably lighter. This big guy is just as likely as the others to yawn the most giant yawn a 3 week old puppy ever could when we pick him up for human snuggles. Adorable, Mac!

Lacey's Litter is Here! October 14

Lacey surprised the McLaughlin family Sunday evening by making an early and fast debut into the world of motherhood! Thankfully, our oldest daughter was at home that evening with the dogs and her keen instincts picked up on Lacey’s mild behavior changes. We hurried home to assist and got there in time for Lacey’s first delivery — little “Hickory,” the smallest and darkest of the two boys, came at 8:37pm.

After Hickory, Lacey’s other four pups were delivered like clockwork, one every hour... and with relative ease! We praised Lacey for her calm demeanor while navigating the new territory of contractions, pup licking, and nursing! All the puppies are gaining weight steadily and staying warm with Lacey and some heating apparatuses!

We went with a nut theme for this litter:
--Hickory, 6.7 oz, male, darker
--Peanut, 6.7 oz, female, lighter with largest light spread across chest
--Cashew, 7.0 oz, female, lighter
--Hazelnut (“Hazel”), 6.9 oz, darker, small white patch on chest
--Macadamia (“Mac”), 7.8 oz, male, lighter

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!
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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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