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  • About Us
  • Our Dogs
    • The Guys
    • The Girls
  • Current Puppies
    • Daisy & Paddington
    • Milly & Henry
    • Princess & Henry
    • Darla & Henry
    • Lilac & Chester
    • Scout & Paddington
    • Kia & Paddington
  • Puppies in Just 8 Weeks
  • All Grown Up
  • Where Do Dutch Haven Dogs live?
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Ready, Set, Go! March 24

The March sisters, along with their handsome friend Laurie, are enjoying being outside these days! We thought the nice weather was just a cruel teaser of spring that would disappoint us with a massive snowfall, but it’s lasted, and we are so thankful, because we like being outside as much as the puppies — well, almost! Their exuberance is hard to match! 

The #LittleWomenPups have had bushes to smell, dirt & sand to dig through, balls to chase, and pals to pounce on. Their outside play is enough to ensure long naps and lengthy nights of sleep (by puppy standards!), but we’ve added in twice a day training as well. They “get” the clicker and are motivated by treats, so they enjoy the “work” we give them like going through the tunnel and over the ramp. Our Swiss Bernese friend Theo came for a second visit — as a 100+-pound dog, he provided a key socialization item for the puppies. Like just about everything, they took him in stride (barely a tail was even tucked!).

This Saturday they disperse to their excited new families in MA and NH, where we know they’ll be loved fur-ever! As always, thank you new families, for trusting us with the beginning of your puppy’s life! Stay in touch, please!
Amy - 4.8 lb, she's newly named Scout (from To Kill A Mockingbird), going home to Boston, MA!
Laurie - weighs 4.4 lb now and is going home to Burlington, MA with the new name Flynn!
Meg - 4.9 lb - her family in Rollinsford, NH chose a great New England name - Moxie!
Jo - tipping the scales at 3.4 lb, and still rocking the mohawk, she's going home to her new family in Newton, MA!

Seeing, Smelling, Tasting & Touching New Things!
​March 4

The #LittleWomenPups’ activity level has increased immensely this week. In between nap sessions, they can be seen gnawing on each others’ legs and tails, initiating wrestling matches, and working hard to figure out their vocals for playtime communication. They also have some new milk to get used to: as part of the weaning process, they get the powdered variety intermittently now. It smells very different from Mama Lacey’s milk, so they still approach the dish like it’s a strange, foreign substance! They are so fun to watch!

With only 4 to observe, we feel we are getting good at predicting their responses to the stimuli provided for the day’s curriculum. But they will all continue to change, and we must be as bias-free as we can while we evaluate them. Our formal evaluations are set for next week on Thursday and then Selection Day for their new families will be next Saturday. 
Amy: female, purple collar, 3.2 lb
Laurie: male, yellow collar, 3.3 lb
Meg: female, pink collar, 3.7 lb
Jo: female, blue collar, 2.5 lb

Getting so big! February 27

Lacey and Paddington’s #LittleWomenPups are 4 weeks old and they’ve moved into the stage where exposure to various noises, textures, sights, and smells are a part of their every day routine. As you can see in the videos, they are walking well, with Amy taking the lead to explore the big, wide world and Jo and holding back (this is often the case with the smallest — no worries, they catch up!). No longer in their whelping box, they’ve graduated to a larger space with alfalfa and pine pellet filled potty trays. Sweet and tolerant Lacey is still nursing around the clock— no puppy teeth have erupted yet, but they will be soon, so we’ll introduce a messy mush to them this week. 
Meg: female, pink collar, 3.3 lb
Laurie: male, yellow collar, 2.9 lb
Jo: female, teal collar, 2.3 lb
Amy: female, purple collar, 3.0 lb

Paddy's a Daddy! January 28

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We are delighted to announce our first litter of Paddington-sired puppies! Lacey delivered beautifully over the course of Thursday evening, and these four puppies are growing fat and healthy! Lacey is being a wonderful momma as always, making just the right amount of milk and being attentive without an ounce of over-protectiveness.

We decided to name this litter after the characters from
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. 

Meg - female
Apricot, purple collar: 7.7 oz
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Laurie - male
Apricot: 8.2 oz

Jo - female
Dark apricot with lots of cowlicks: 6.8 oz

Amy - female
Apricot: 6.8 oz

Ready to Add a Cockapoo To Your Life?

Our waiting list is currently about 4-6 months long. 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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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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