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Almost ready! Going home soon...! May 13

Maisy and Nico's BritLit puppies are so close to going home to their new families. This week has included a perfect vet check appointment, a long car ride, and lots of outside playtime. These puppies were all extremely responsive with their first training exercises -- "manding", sitting, and coming when called were quickly learned by all! They are on an excellent routine with their eating, playing, and sleeping, and very reliable about using the bathroom in the designated areas. We are so proud of you all and know you will bring so much joy to your new families! Stay in touch!
Charlotte - will now be answering to Charlotte Maisy in Chelmsford, MA!
Arthur - going home to Holden, MA with the new name Captain!
Jane - is keeping her birth name and soon to become a resident of Concord, MA!
Emily - newly named Luna Sky, she's going to be a Brooklyn girl!
Clive - will continue to be known as Clive to his new family in Weybridge, VT!

What a Wonderful World! April 22

Maisy's BritLit puppies are increasingly active and taking in the sights, sounds, and smells around them. They've reached the major developmental milestone of making it through the night without nursing. None snubbed their noses at their first licks of puppy slurry, but baths were in order not long after because it takes some practice to learn where all 4 feet are and that shallow dishes can flip over with just one hasty, misplaced step. They get to meet their new families this weekend and mark the start of the 21 day countdown until take-home day! ​
Clive
Emily
Arthur
Jane
Charlotte

Busy BritLit Babies! April 8

Maisy’s adorable BritLit pups are growing by leaps and bounds. Maisy still spends most of her day nursing and doting on her pups. Their eyes are wide open now, and they’re getting their feet under them. In short, they’re ready to explore the world!
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As breeders, we are constantly coming up with creative ways to ensure that our puppies grow up to be cuddly and confident adults. Every day, each puppy gets an individual cuddle session, and the litter is exposed to a new visual or tactile experience every day. In addition to this, the puppies are now reliably using their alfalfa litter box and keeping their bed clean and dry!
Jane: 2.23 lbs. Named for the witty Jane Austen, this little one takes after her mother, Maisy, being lively and intelligent!
Clive: 2.20 lbs. C.S. Lewis is one of our family’s favorite authors. His books are imaginative and insightful, and we expect that little Clive will grow into a cuddly, curious puppy, ready for adventures of all kinds!
Charlotte: 1.92 lbs. Charlotte Bronte, the author of the coming-of-age novel Jane Eyre, was also the third child in a large family! Known for being petite and thoughtful, this pup has much in common with her namesake!
Emily: 1.90 lbs. Emily Bronte was—appropriately—the younger sister of Charlotte Bronte! Our Emily is the smallest in her litter, but just as lively and adventurous as the others!
Sir Arthur: 2.25 lbs. Although the youngest of this litter, Arthur is by no means the smallest! He also boasts the silkiest of coats. He is named for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: doctor, knight, and creator of the infamous Sherlock Holmes character! 

Spring Puppies! Saturday, March 21

Maisy has done it again! After 60 days of being pregnant (normal is 63, but her trend is to birth 3 days early), her black tuxedo pups arrived Saturday night in a textbook-style delivery with no surprises or concerns, which we’re always thankful for! These five puppies look very much alike, all with nice white chins, a long white neck/chest stripe, and quite a few white paws.

Feedback from Maisy’s past puppies often sounds like this: “She’s so alert and attentive.” “He’s the star in his puppy kindergarten class.” “He’s so smart!” This litter will be starting potty training at 2.5 - 3 weeks, clicker training & recall at 4 weeks, puppy “parties” with mental challenges at 5 weeks, and so much more! But in the meantime, Maisy is doing what she does so well: lining them up around her belly for round the clock feedings and keeping them licked clean.

Since our 16 year old, Tori, has been in a British Literature Class this year, and it’s one of her favorite classes, we’ll be calling the puppies by these names until their new families choose new ones:

“Jane” for Jane Austin, author of Pride and Prejudice 10.0 oz.
“Clive” for C.S. Lewis, author of the Narnia series (his middle name is Staples) 8.6 oz.
“Charlotte” for Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre 8.3 oz.
“Emily” for Emily Bronte, Charlotte’s sister, author of Wuthering Heights 8.5 oz.
“Arthur” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes 9.5 oz.

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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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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