Dutch Haven Playmates!!

Our Dutch Haven Cockapoos are very social and love to play with other dogs (and cats!) We'd love to see some of your photos of your DH pup and their best (4-legged) friends!

Reunited!

Alfie (Madi & Nico 2019) and Clive (Maisy & Nico 2020) were going to the dog park regularly, but since Covid they are just having occasional play dates for doggie day care at our kennel. This picture was taken when they first saw each other there last month. Could they be happier to be together? I don’t think so!

DH Neighborhood Playdate!

Molly had a fun playdate with a bunch of Dutch Haven dogs in our neighborhood. We took some pictures that we would love to share with you. They might not be the best pictures but it was the best we could get with all these excited dogs. Hopefully Molly and her friends can make it on to the playmates page on your website. Today in our Dutch Haven hangout we had Lola (Pretty & Nico 2014), Zoey (Hanna & Nico, 2018), Cody (Eevee & Nico 2020), and of course Molly (Hanna & Anton, 2020).

Neighbors and Friends!

Thank you Lori for sharing these great photos of KC (Kallie & Nico 2019), Lola (Starla & Nico 2017), and Bentley (Izzie & Nico 2016)!

Extended family!

Sue became a Dutch Haven family almost a decade ago and since then her daughter and sister-in-law have also joined the DH Gang! Thanks to Sue for sharing these great photos of some family gatherings with Millie (Charlotte & Nico 2018), Murphy (Lily & Nico 2017), Sofie (Lucy & Nico 2013), and Tucker (Keebler & Ethan 2010)! 

Nico's babies!

Sue shared these adorable photos of Cooper (Nabisco & Nico 2014), Sophie (Gracie & Nico 2015), and Piper (Madi & Nico 2017).
And here are some more Nico siblings - grown-up Theo from Lucy & Nico's June 2017 litter, meeting his little brother Neem from Sandie & Nico's May 2018 litter.

​Game Day (and beyond) Buddies!

Below are pictures of Rosie [formerly Cora] and Otis of Gracie & Nico's March 2015 litter (baby photos here). Otis's mom Judy says, "We have stayed friends since the very beginning and when Rosie’s parents got married she spent a weekend with us. We watched the Patriots game together and went for walks and basically played all day and night!"

Nabisco Family Reunion!

Nutmeg [Belle], Penny [Snowflake], and Mosley [Walker] from Nabisco & Nico’s January litter had a reunion in September of 2018. It was so fun to see them all together again! (Click here to see this litter's baby photos!)
Laurie says, "We kinda forgot that Penny was the runt until we saw Mosley & Nutmeg! But what she lacks in size she makes up for in her big, loving personality, we can’t imagine not having her in our family. Penny weighs about 15 lbs. at 8 months. Some favorites: playing fetch in the yard (she runs so fast!); stealing socks and then trying to hide to chew on them; snuggling up with all of us on the couch; and getting attention from about 15 kids at the bus stop every morning/afternoon - she is very popular in the neighborhood!"
From Adrienne: "Nutmeg is full of energy and sass. She is 8 months old and weighs about 18 lbs. She loves ALL toys - stuffed, ropes, bones, etc. but especially tennis balls! We have a huge backyard that she loves to run around in and she is so fast - I can’t keep up! Nutmeg has recently found her voice and loves to bark at all the dogs in the neighborhood as they walk by. She loves belly rubs more than anything else in the world and would do just about anything for some peanut butter or a bully stick."
Camille tells us: "Mosley was at the vet yesterday and weighed in at a whopping 23 pounds. He’s big but really long and lean! He’s got a sweet manner and wonderful temperament! He loves to play fetch with the MANY tennis balls in our yard (not always eager to bring them back), loves to play in the water, wrestle with his puppy pals and nap in our front window! He still loves chewing on MY shoes but he discovered a “Benebone” at a friends house so we got him one....he loves it! We can’t imagine life without him!!"

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. 
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
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