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    • Luna's Celestials 25
    • Mindy Mythicals 25
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Summer Play & Socialization! June 26-July 10

In our last couple of weeks with the #TwinOlympian pups, we added lots of new and fun experiences. There was plenty of time for outdoor play, giving the pups a wide variety of sensory opportunities. They developed balance and coordination playing on the puppy playground. They learned more about canine interactions by playing with other pups (some younger, some older) and interacting with a number of different (approved!) visiting dogs. And most importantly, they were gently and intentionally exposed to a range of human visitors, being handled by small children (supervised of course!) as well as being introduced to unfamiliar adults.

The purpose of all our efforts is always to help prepare our puppies for happy, wholesome, natural relationships with their new families. We're so excited to hear reports of the #TwinOlympians thriving in their new homes!

5 weeks old and counting! June 18-21

A Busy 4th-5th Week of Life - June 5-18

What could be better than snuggles with your twin?
Soaking in the sun on the cool green grass!
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Do puppies play recorders? SURE! Why not?!
Standing on their own four paws!
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Speak for yourself! Friday, June 4

Who can resist this level of cute?! Friday, May 28

This dynamic duo is two weeks old. And they couldn't be sweeter - the way they take comfort in each other's company is a pleasure to see. As they start to peek around through freshly opened eyes this weekend we can't wait to see how they start exploring the world together!
The twins know that two's company and they love sleeping snuggled side by side!

Twin Olympians, Friday, May 14

Milly and Anton produced another litter together and it’s the smallest the McLaughlin family has ever had! There’s no question these two will get more than enough milk and form special bonds with us. While still young, they’ll get this nurturing and nourishment, and then when older and in their early socialization stage, there will be slightly younger puppies from Birdee and Scout to play with. 

The first to enter our world was Apollo, a chocolate parti, weighing in at 9.7 oz, around 4am. He was followed by his little sister Artemis an hour and a half later, a black parti who weighed 8.1 oz. These weights have long vanished, though, as eating came naturally and Apollo surpassed the 1 pound milestone at only 3 days old! 

We’ve chosen #TwinOlympianPups for their ever-important hashtag, should they become social media posters with the other #DutchHavenDogs on Insta and Facebook! The McLaughlin kids have had slight obsessions with ancient mythology, so mutual consensus was reached in record time with no huffy tones or arguing!

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. 
Application Form
Dutch Haven has been recognized by Doodle Doods as a top ethical Cockapoo breeder!

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

Come see more of what people are saying about their Dutch Haven pups on our ALL GROWN UP page!

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