Awwws-n-Pawws

Nicole C.

Breeder of Maltipoos

  • Mahwah, NJ ·
  • Responds within a day
  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Nicole C., the breeder behind Awwws-n-Pawws located in Mahwah, NJ. I am a huge animal lover and have a special place in my heart for everyone of my dogs. I provide top-quality beloved companions. I cherish each of my dogs and puppies, and I do everything I can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.

Q. & A. with Nicole

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I love my dogs (this Maltipoo breed) so much, I want to bless others with how great they are! They are loving, smart, easy to train, adaptable to any residence I.e. apartment, house, town home, they are hypo-allergenic, excellent with small children and seniors. They don’t bark a lot at all! And they are perfect emotional support dogs as well. They have changed my life and it all started with my rescue Beauty, she passed 12/28/20, bestest and greatest friend/companion in the whole world!! So if I can share and bless them with others, I will absolutely breed them Forever!!!

  • What makes your program special?

    I am holistic breeder that only feeds my dogs natural as close to raw food as possible. Their diet consists of only Turkey, some chicken, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, free range eggs and a little bit of coconut oil. My dogs only drink distilled water. They are showered with lots of lots of love everyday and they are my babies!!!

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, brown, and champagne. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Nicole

Nicole has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Nicole partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.

“I take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they’re old enough for me to evaluate their temperaments and personalities-typically around 7-9weeks ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $2,700 - $3,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“price includes the guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming& puppy socialization. Delivered w/ blanket&litter play toy for scent. Travel carrying satchel included with flight nanny deliveries. Deposit is Transferrable, Non Refundable. The Deposit Amount Paid Will Go Towards Pups Purchase Price, Reducing The Final Payment At Time of Drop Off/Delivery.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nicole may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Nicole offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Nicole directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.

Breeder's location

Meet in Mahwah, NJ

3846 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at New York Stewart Airport

3823 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Nicole can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Nicole

  • Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Awwws-n-Pawws meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Maltipoo

Poodle

Parent health testing

Awwws-n-Pawws reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Maltipoos.

  • Standard Veterinary Blood Panel

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Nicole to bring home their puppies.

  • Christian S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +5

    We loved working with Nikki to find our now beloved little pup Leia! As first time puppy owners, Nikki was very patient, kind, and gracious with us. She gave us so much advice, including vet, toy, and food recommendations that helped put us at ease. We appreciated her thoroughness in interviewing potential dog owners, and her care for her dogs and the puppies is very evident. We came home with a happy and perfectly healthy dog, and we couldn’t be more in love with her! Thank you, Nikki!

    Marina M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +7

    Nicole was great to work with. I had so many questions and she was gracious enough to answer all my questions and more over a phone call and lots of texts. We also got to meet the litter before choosing our baby. And thats when we fell in love with Yanni. He is now a year and a half and we are smitten. He's smart, and loving, and playful. Even more importantly he's healthy and strong. Nicole was wonderful before and even after getting Yanni. If we ever decide to bring a sibling home for Yanni we will 100% be going to Nikki.

    Andrew P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +4

    Nicole was amazing to work with, and it is clear that she loves and takes great care of her puppies. We got Angel last March, and she was (and is) such a sweet girl. She was in excellent health and came to us fully pad-trained. Throughout the pre-adoption process, Nicole sent us pictures of Angel and gave frequent updates. After the adoption, she remained responsive and helpful. You can tell that she really cares about the puppies she breeds. Overall, adopting from Nicole was a great experience and we would definitely reach out again if we want to adopt another Maltipoo one day. Thank you, Nicole!!

  • Jeremy S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +8

    It’s truly difficult to put into words how incredible our experience was. Nikki was so communicative every step of the way and really helped us prepare for our new family member. We received consistent updates and photos from the time the puppies were born up until we brought our little girl home. Nikki is so caring and you can tell she loves what she does. Incredibly informative and always willing to help with any questions or concerns. If you are looking to add a fur baby to your family, look no further. Could not recommend enough.

    Robyn L.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +4

    I was referred to Nicole when I was in search of a Maltipoo. She was very responsive, knowledgeable and caring about her puppies. She sent me photos and frequent updates about my dog’s progress before the pick-up day. Nicole was also very helpful in making herself available to answer any questions I subsequently had.

    Yesenia M.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

      • +4

    My partner and I were searching for a good breeder for some time before we found Nicole. We couldn’t be happier with our decision. She helped show us and prepare us for everything that we would need as first time puppy owners. She is extremely responsive and seriously cares about her dogs. We have now had our male maltipoo Rudy for a little over two months and could not be happier. Since the moment we got him he has been so loving and playful. He’s so good with people and a very good listener!! He’s such a smart well behaved pup and we already can’t imagine our lives without him.

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