Sleep, eat, play, repeat! July 7

The spring blossom pups are making great progress towards being ready to go home with their new families! They are fully weaned, enthusiastic about dry kibble (and even more so about treats!), making great progress on house training, and being introduced to fun and exciting concepts like "come" and "fetch"! As much as they love being part of our busy household, I know they're going to really blossom and thrive when they get the one-on-one attention of each of their new families starting this weekend!
Leia - now known as Gigi, she'll be calling Andover, MA her home! 3.3 lbs.
Sythia - her new family is calling her Ruby, and she'll be calling Dutch Haven's Otis her big brother in Holden, MA! 3.6 lbs.
Lily - will be known as Maisy May to her family in Lexington, MA! 3.6 lbs.
Dil - is going home to Needham, MA! 4.9 lbs.
Rhody - will be called Kobe, and little brother to Dutch Haven Zoey in Newington, CT! 3.9 lbs.
Johnny - is keeping his birth name and calling Wilmington, MA his new home! 4.5 lbs.

Everybody make some noise! June 18

What a fun week! This week - the transition from infant to toddler - is so fun for humans and puppies alike! Lilac's pups are moving around more confidently on all four paws, nibbling at kibble, working on the early stages of potty training, and experimenting with their voices. We're enjoying watching their antics, introducing them to new sights, smells, sounds, and textures every day, and listening to their squeaks, chirps, peeps, and even the occasional ha-woo! They can't wait to meet their new families this weekend!
Dil - male, 2lb. 15oz
Johnny - male, 2lb. 14oz
Rhody - male, 2lb. 7oz
Sythia - female, 2lb. 5oz
Leia - female, 2lb. 3oz
Lily - female, 2lb. 2oz

Hello World! June 4

Lilac's puppies have opened their eyes and are beginning to take notice when the children and I greet them. Their mama is still the most important thing in life to them as they continue to nurse around the clock growing sleek and round. With the beautiful weather we were able to take photos outside, though the bright daylight made them all squint a bit. Being so little it was tough for some of them to stay awake for their whole turn - but they're spending more and more time awake as each day passes! 
Dil - male, 1lb. 14oz
Sythia - female, 1lb. 8oz.
Johnny - male, 1lb. 15oz.
Lily - female, 1lb. 6oz.
Rhody - male, 1lb. 11oz.
Leia - female, 1lb. 8oz.

Hello Sweet Pups! Saturday, May 16

Lilac's beautiful babies arrived slowly and steadily over the course of 12 hours on Saturday. All of the babies are sleek and plump and enjoying the snuggled up warmth of their mama as the days continue to warm up outside as well!

In honor of the May flowers that are finally blooming here and their beautiful mommy Lilac, these puppies take their names from spring blossoms.
The Girls:                                                                   
  - Azaleia (Leia) - petite pup, solid apricot coat
  - Forsythia (Sythia) - small pup, white spot on head, white mitts
  - Daylily (Lily) - biggest girl, small dot on head, front mitts
The Boys:
​  - Daffodil (Dil) - smallest of the boys, darkest apricot coat, white chin
  - Jonquil (Johnny) - very light apricot, white chest, mitts
  - Rhododendron (Rhody) - largest of the litter, white dot on head, white paw tips

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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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