Getting so grown up! 10.22.24

The past 8 weeks with the Tintin puppies has been fun and busy and full of games and snuggles. I can't believe we're already looking at the last couple of days they'll be here with us before they head home with their new homes. We're going to miss these cutie pies but we know they'll be a wonderful addition to their new families!
Calculus - now Tucker of Andover, MA!
Captain Haddock - now Rocky of Fort Sill, OK!
Snowy - now Snowy of Acton, MA!
Thompson - now Harley of Lexington, MA!
Irma - now Winnie of Boulder, CO!
Tintin - now Rocky of Windham, NH!
Bianca - now Bianca of Scarborough, ME!

Nice to meet you! 10.9.24

Tintin, Haddock, Bianca, and friends are starting to get more interactive and engaging! Their personalities are really starting to blossom and we're seeing their sweet and funny individualities come through. It's been a busy week for the pups; they've started regular trips outside for potty business, had a car ride into town to meet some new friends (including a bunch of kids!), had a little spa day, did puppy personality profiling, and got to meet their new families via video call! The days are full and fun for all of us!
Bianca - keeping her name, she'll be going home to Scarborough, ME!
Calculus - still available!
Haddock - his new name is Rocky and his new home is Fort Sill, OK!
Irma - newly named Winnie, she'll be going home to Boulder, CO!
Snowy - he'll be going home to Acton, MA!
Thompson - will be known as Harley by his new family in Lexington, MA!
Tintin - his new name is Rocky and his new home is Windham, NH!

Things keep getting better! 9.25.24

The Tintin puppies are starting to get really fun! They enjoy their daily playtime "outings" to the (washable) rug in our living room and are doing great with using their litterbox (with close supervision and some gentle reminders!) They aren't quite up for playing with toys yet, but are just starting to have enough balance on all four paws for invitations to wrestle with each other. Their teeth haven't erupted yet but we can feel them just below the surface. They have been outside a couple of times when the weather was perfect but only on our outdoor rug - introduction to grass will be coming up next week!
Irma - female
Thompson - male
Calculus - male
Tintin - male
Bianca - female
Snowy - male
Captain Haddock - male

Sleek & Happy! September 11, 2024

The Tintin pups are almost two weeks old and their eyes are just about ready to open. But we couldn't wait to do some closeups so you can see each of the puppies as an individual. Some of the pups have a dot of paint on their head for our purposes to make sure we know who is who.
Below: Tintin - male 0.9# - purple dot on head
Below: Snowy - male 0.62# - orange dot on head
Below: Captain Haddock - male 1.02# - red dot on head
Below: Professor Calculus - male 0.88# - no paint
Below: Thompson - male 0.97# - blue dot
Below: Bianca - female 1.0#
Below: Irma - female 0.76#

It's a litter! August 29, 2024

We have been coaching our oldest son Jack (now 14) in puppy midwifery, and this litter was the perfect opportunity for him to show off some of the knowledge he's gained. He watched over Porsche during her entire labor, even staying up into the wee hours of the morning with her as she brought these beautiful babies into the world with the ease of experience. The puppies are thriving under mama's tender care (and rich milk!) and we're so pleased by this basketful of blessings.

Since Jack was so instrumental in their birth, we let him choose the name theme for this litter. He chose a favorite comic book series - Tintin, by Hergé. We'll post individual photos soon, but for now, please welcome the 5 boys: Tintin, [Captain] Haddock, [Professor] Calculus, Thompson [& Thomson - haha], and Snowy, and the 2 girls: Bianca [Castafiore] and Irma!

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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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