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Ready to go home!! February 26

This is such a bittersweet time for me! The puppies had their 8-week checkup at the vet and bravely got their first shots. They have learned so much in the past couple of weeks and have so much more to learn, discover and experience as they head off to their forever homes this week. I'm so happy they have such great families to go home to, but we're definitely going to miss them!
Snowflake - now to be known as Penny!
Mallow - new name is Sadie!
Walker
Belle - Nutmeg from now on!
Holly

Summer in February! February 21

Ready to Play! February 7

In the past few days the puppies have gotten spunky! They wrestle with each other and have been practicing tiny little yips and growls. When one of the kids peeks into their box they all leap up to see what the next game will be. They started eating softened puppy kibbles this week and are big fans of mealtimes. They are looking forward to meeting their families for the first time this coming weekend!
Snowflake - female, 2 lb. 6.8 oz.
Mallow - female, 3 lb. 0.3 oz.
Holly - female, 2 lb. 12.7 oz.
Walker - male, 3 lb. 2.7 oz.
Belle - female, 2 lb. 7.3 oz.

Eyes Wide Open! January 20

I should say, the puppies CAN open their eyes. But they still spend most of their time fast asleep (even during photo shoots!) It's fascinating seeing their development progressing - aside from opening their eyes and doubling in size, the pups are starting to push up on all four paws. And already at this young age the pups "swim" over to one side of their whelping box to go "potty", rather than making a mess in their preferred sleeping area. We are keeping our house toasty warm with our pellet stove, so the pups don't need their heat lamp anymore. They are sturdy enough that our kids can safely hold them in their laps so they get regular snuggle time with the boys.
Snowflake - female, 1 lb. 6.8 oz.
Belle - female, 1 lb. 8.0 oz.
Holly - female, 1 lb. 10.6 oz.
Walker - male, 1 lb. 13.2 oz.
Mallow - female, 1 lb. 13.7 oz.

Meet the Puppies! January 10

Snowflake (Ned Miller, 1959)
Meet Snowflake! First born, petite little Snowflake is 10 ounces now at a week old. Snowflake has a medium apricot coat with a white stripe on her head. A lot of white on her belly and paws helped us choose her name!
Jingle Bells (James Lord Pierpont, 1857)
Meet Belle! Jingle Belle has a medium apricot coat, and a heart on her forehead. She is largely solid apricot, with only a smidge of white on her paws and chest.
The Holly And The Ivy (Traditional British Folk Carol, 18th century)
Meet Holly! Middle born and middle weight (at 1 week she is 14 ounces), Holly has a light apricot coat, almost creamy. She has white paws, white on her head and around her muzzle, and a white bib.
Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard, 1934)
Meet Walker! Our only boy this litter, Walker is a nice sturdy little guy who weighs just a hair less than his big sister Mallow. He has a medium apricot coat, white boots on his paws, white bib, and a white heart on his head.
A Marshmallow World (Carl Sigman, 1949)
Meet Mallow! Last born and biggest of all the pups, Mallow celebrated her 1-week birthday by hitting 1 pound! She has a dark apricot coat with rich red undertones. Her white boots on all four paws really stand out, as does the swirl on her forehead. 

New Year, New Puppies! January 2, 2018

Nabisco rang in the New Year pulling an all-nighter as she delivered a beautiful and healthy litter of five puppies! There is one adorable apricot boy and his four sweet apricot sisters and they are peacefully sleeping through this intense winter weather - who cares about blizzards, bomb cyclones, and below-zero temps when you're snuggled up with your mom and siblings under a heat lamp?! The pups are named for wintery songs: Mallow, Snowflake, Walker, Belle, and Holly. More photos to come early next week!
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Ready to Add a Cockapoo To Your Life?

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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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