Awwws-n-Pawws
- Mahwah, NJ
- Responds within a few days
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.
Goldie
Went homeFemale
Snoh
Went homeFemale
Dottie
Went homeFemale
Boss Baby
Went homeMale
Nala
Went homeFemale
Ari
Went homeFemale
Sable
Went homeFemale
Kali
Went homeFemale
J.R.
Went homeMale
Clair
Went homeFemale
Pearl
Went homeFemale
Peaches
Went homeFemale
Apricot
Went homeMale
Max
Went homeMale
Diamond
Went homeFemale
Pudge/Nero
Went homeMale
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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $400 refundable deposit and between $2,800 - $3,100 final payment, before taxes & 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 Refundable and Transferrable. 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 with children
- 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
- Microchip
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
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Teterboro Airport
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 almost 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
Nicole C.
Program update on 09 Apr. •New Pups 🐶 Born 3/27/25, Ready for Furever Homes anytime on or after May 15, 2025
Nicole C.
Litter update on 28 Feb. •…My Golden Trio: Sunny(m) Graham(m) and Angel(f) Born 2/2/2025 Ready for Furever Home Weekend of 3/22/25
Spice and Goldie's litter
Nicole C.
Litter update on 14 Feb. •Can I Be Your FUREver Valentine? 💌
Spice and Ari's litter
Nicole C.
Program update on 14 Feb. •Happy Valentine’s Day!! ❤️
Parent dogs
All breeds
Maltipoo
Poodle
Ari, mom
Maltipoo
About Ari
Ari is a female Maltipoo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Beauty, mom
Maltipoo
About Beauty
Beauty is a female Maltipoo almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sparkle, mom
Maltipoo
About Sparkle
Sparkle is a female Maltipoo over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Spice, dad
Poodle
About Spice
Spice is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Goldie, mom
Maltipoo
About Goldie
Goldie is a female Maltipoo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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.
Pooja J.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Willow is my best friend and I’m so so happy to have her! Nicole was amazing throughout this process! I was so overwhelmed as a student and she relieved all my apprehensions! Highly recommend Nicole for your furry friend
Joseph S.
Verified owner · May 2025
+7We cannot say enough great things about Nicole. As Teddy is our first dog, we were very nervous about ensuring that our puppy came from an ethical breeder and that we were fully prepared for a new puppy. Nicole was incredibly helpful in easing our minds on all fronts, providing information on her breeding practices, how to prepare in the days leading up to our puppy arriving and tips for the months afterward. Teddy is such a smart and amazing dog, and all credit is to Nicole for beginning to train the puppies while they’re young. Training Teddy was such a breeze because he picked up on things almost instantly. If we were to get another dog, we would 10000% go with Nicole and her puppies!!!!
Stacey G.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
Nicole was responsive and proactive in her communication. We have had our puppy for just two days but we are all completely in love and enamored with Ginger. She is the sweetest and cutest pup we have ever seen. We can’t wait to watch her grow and learn. Thank you Nikki!
Raymeri S.
Verified owner · July 2025
I can't begin to express how grateful I am for finding Nicole. From the first interaction I knew she had the pups best interest in mind overall. As a first time pet-owner, I learned so much from Nicole and gained a bestie, Luna! Luna came to us basically pad trained and crate trained. Nicole is knowledgeable, communicative and walked me through everything before and after having Luna. Our family is now complete. I would recommend Nicole time and time again!
Renee M.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
+6I had a wonderful experience working with Nicole to get our puppy! She was very responsive and thorough, making sure we had everything we needed and always giving suggestions. I can’t recommend her enough! Our baby is so smart and lovable.
Ella S.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
+4I had an amazing experience working with Nicole. She was so accommodating and communicated with me so well throughout the entire process. I brought Millie home in May of 2023 and she was already mostly potty trained. She is such a smart and friendly dog! She gets along well with all the people and other animals that she meets. I am a first time dog owner and Nicole did an amazing job educating me and giving me advice on how to have a smooth transition. She provided me with all the vaccine documentation as well as with a sniff toy to help Millie adapt to her new home. Millie is the sweetest dog and a perfect addition to our family!
