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Take-home time! June 30

The puppies all have new families lined up and new names and they're nearly ready to start their new lives! We've certainly enjoyed the 8 weeks we've had with them and are excited to see them take this next step out into the wide world. 

Forte - male, new name Kanish!

Sonata - female, new name Milly!

Poco - female, new name Momo (means Peach)!

Staccato - male, new name Simon!

Dolce - female, new name Mira!

Coda - male, new name Curly!

5 weeks old already! June 12

Milly’s puppies are enjoying the extra space they have gained from graduating out of their whelping box and moving into their play pen. But you wouldn’t know it by the looks of how tightly they immediately packed into their new pet bed! Can you pick out all 6?!
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Sonata - female, black & white parti 3 lb. 2 oz.

Poco - female, chocolate & white parti 2 lb. 14 oz.

Staccato - male, black & white parti 3 lb. 3 oz.

Coda - male, black & white parti 3 lb. 8 oz.

Dolce - female, black & white parti 2 lb. 9 oz.

Forte - male, chocolate & white parti 2 lb. 11 oz.

3 weeks old - outside playtime! May 29

Milly’s puppies rang in their 3rd week of life up on all fours. They can now cross the entire whelping box in a four-legged, somewhat shaky walk. We sit by their whelping box to watch the action, laughing as they swing their little paws at their siblings and take tumbles either flat out onto their bellies or sideways spills. They are adorable! We wanted to let them experience the sunshine and beautiful weather we’ve been having, so these photos were taken outside!

Sonata - female, black & white parti 2 lb. 5 oz.

Coda - male, black & white parti 2 lb. 7 oz.

Staccato - male, black & white parti 2 lb. 2 oz.

Dolce - female, black & white parti 1 lb. 13 oz.

Forte - male, chocolate & white parti 1 lb. 15 oz.

Poco - female, chocolate & white parti 2 lb. 1 oz.

6 Days Old: Names Chosen & Formal Photos! May 14

Forte - male, chocolate & white parti 14.5 oz.

​From the Italian music term meaning loudly and derived from the Latin word "fortis" which means strong, Forte arrived first! We were delighted to see his chocolate and white parti coloring which pulls from Anton's genetics. We chose this name for two reasons: first, on day 1, he was the one calling out to Milly the most, and second, he is the first to experience the hustle and bustle of the McLaughlin household, which can have loud noises at times!
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Dolce - female, black & white parti 12.2 oz.

​Dolce arrived just after noon on May 8, 2nd in her litter, an adorable black and white pup! "Dolce" is her name, chosen for its Italian meaning soft and sweet. Though she's the smallest of the litter, like her siblings, she's been gaining weight steadily.

Coda - male, black & white parti 16.4 oz.

​Coda, born rapidly after big sis Dolce, is named for his 3 black oval patches that remind us of the al coda music sign. When a musician sees this symbol, they know to jump to the next coda, and we thought his name fit because little brother Staccato practically jumped into our lives after Coda, with just a 12 minute interval between them!

Staccato - male, black & white parti 14.2 oz.

​Fourth to arrive last Tuesday was Staccato, a male black and white parti handsome little fella. He has a defined white blaze (white strip between his eyes), so we thought the name Staccato suited him. Staccato notes have a short silence following them, and after Staccato's birth, Milly's birthing process took a 1.5 hour break. He is growing fast alongside his littermates.

Poco - female, chocolate & white parti 13.8 oz.

​Poco, whose name means little in Italian, wasn't actually the smallest, but is holding her place as the second smallest. She is a chocolate parti colored pup with a centrally-placed brown patch just above her tail. 

Sonata - female, black & white parti 16.8 oz.

 If Milly's whelping afternoon was like a song, we are glad she played it so beautifully, just like the sonata pieces our 14 year old daughter Tori plays. We all delighted in the fact that she ended her concert by delivering Sonata, another black and white parti female. Though last in place to meet our world, she remains first in place for growth! She sure is a beauty!

Welcome Little Ones! May 8

Milly did a great job with her first litter! Mid-day on Tuesday, May 8, she began delivery of 6 healthy pups. Her motherhood instincts kicked into gear right away to lick, feed, and keep her babies close. She is continuing to nurse her 3 boys and 3 girls devotedly, responding to their calls for comfort, warmth, and nourishing milk!
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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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