I'm the breeder behind Durham's Designer Poos located in Mabelvale, AR. We raise our puppies with total care and attention so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. Quality, health-tested, and socialized dogs are the principal components of our success as reputable breeders. We’re proud of the seamless transition our puppies are able to make as fun, lovable family members.
Q. & A. with Teri
Why did you start breeding?
My pastor offered me a job helping in his breeding business and the rest is history! 15 years later it is still a passion and my family is enjoying this crazy ride right along with me.
What makes your program special?
With so much experience under my belt, you can be confident your puppy has received the best care and attention needed to ensure they are of top notch health and temperament. With it being a family run business, your puppy will be well socialized and loved daily.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Poodle puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Poodle puppies include apricot, black, red, and parti. Maltipoo puppies include apricot, cream, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Peanut
Went home
Male
Coconut
Went home
Female
Raisinette
Went home
Female
Spice
Went home
Female
Cookie
Went home
Female
Pumpkin
Went home
Female
Pretzel
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Charger
Went home
Male
Lexus
Went home
Female
Benz
Went home
Male
Bentley
Went home
Male
Einstein
Went home
Male
Chance
Went home
Male
Bolt
Went home
Male
Pongo
Went home
Male
Reggie
Went home
Male
Ace
Went home
Male
Sally
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Snoopy
Went home
Male
Marcie
Went home
Female
Charlie
Went home
Male
Huey
Went home
Male
Louie
Went home
Male
Duey
Went home
Male
Bullet
Went home
Male
Sage
Went home
Female
Marley/Sold
Went home
Female
Oscar
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Sandy
Went home
Female
Biscuit
Went home
Male
Skippy
Went home
Male
Copper
Went home
Male
Annie
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Dale
Went home
Male
Snow
Went home
Female
Katie
Went home
Female
Lily
Went home
Female
Sprinkles
Went home
Female
Dixon
Went home
Male
Bella
Went home
Female
Cash
Went home
Male
Rusty
Went home
Male
Ivy
Went home
Female
Chip
Went home
Male
Poppy
Went home
Male
Wyatt
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Teri
Teri 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes deposit, CKC registration, 1 year puppy guarantee, a complete de-worming schedule, 2 sets of puppy vaccines and 1 bordetella. All puppies will be health checked by our veterinarian before leaving our home. Puppy will come with a stuffed toy or blanket with the litter mate's scent on it, CKC papers, and other valuable information. We are always available to answer questions about your new baby. Once you have one of our puppies, you're a part of the family! We do allow you to move your deposit if for some reason you are unable to take the puppy you originally placed on deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Teri 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 Teri 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 Teri directly.
Durham's Designer Poos 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
Teri D.
Litter update on 16 Aug. •
Petey and Skye's litter
Teri D.
Litter update on 23 Apr. •
Vet Day!!!
Boogie and Marley's litter
Teri D.
Litter update on 21 Apr. •
Ginger’s babies are growing fast!
Petey and Ginger's litter
Teri D.
Litter update on 21 Apr. •
These babies are finding their voices!! 😍
Petey and Buffy's litter
Teri D.
Litter update on 13 Mar. •
Boogie and Marley's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Maltipoo
Poodle
Maltese
Olaf, dad
Maltipoo
About Olaf
Olaf is such a sweet boy! Small and gentle. So loving!! His babies are wonderful!
Willow, mom
Poodle
About Willow
Willow is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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.
Ginger, mom
Poodle
About Ginger
Ginger is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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.
Phoebe, mom
Poodle
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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.
Oreo, mom
Poodle
About Oreo
Oreo is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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.
Brady, dad
Maltese
About Brady
Brady is a male Maltese. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Teri decided to make him part of their program. Teri 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.
Xander, dad
Poodle
About Xander
Xander is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Teri decided to make him part of their program. Teri 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.
Marley, mom
Poodle
About Marley
Marley is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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.
Skye, mom
Poodle
About Skye
Skye is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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.
Stormi, mom
Poodle
About Stormi
Stormi is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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.
Petey, dad
Maltipoo
About Petey
Petey is a male Maltipoo. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Teri decided to make him part of their program. Teri 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.
Buffy, mom
Poodle
About Buffy
Buffy is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teri decided to make her part of their program. Teri 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
Maltipoo
Toy Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Durham's Designer Poos 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Teri to bring home their puppies.
Bridgette C.
Verified owner · May 2025
Teri was amazing and I will recommend her to everyone who asks about my Maltipoo (Ollie k/a Benny). As a first time puppy parent, Teri answered all my questions and indulged me with updates. When we arrived to pick him up, I was already in love. We’ve had him two weeks now and it’s been a treat to welcome him into our home, thanks to Teri.
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Carolin C.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
I purchased my dog Bentley Kai from Teri. She was so helpful & knowledgeable about his breed. She answered all my questions, regularly sent me photos & videos of Bentley. She made me feel so comfortable, like I was adopting part of her family. I purchased Bentley a year and 5 months ago & we still communicate & send her pictures & updates on him. Bentley is the King of the house, he is so loving & sweet. He loves to play & cuddle with mama all the time. He is so smart and picked up on his training very fast. He is my service dog since I am a paraplegic, so he does a lot to help me every day. He is also a therapy dog for the wounded warriors & cancer units at the local children's hospital. I am so glad I found Teri on Gooddog. I will definitely always purchase any dogs we want from her. I highly recommend giving her a try. You won't be disappointed!!! Thanks again Teri for the love of my life Bentley Kai
Kristen Y.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
I am so happy that I found Teri! I have had Panda, my Durham maltipoo, for 10 months now, and I rave about Teri to anyone who asks where I got my pup. From picking Panda out when she was a few weeks old to picking her up at 2 months, Teri kept me informed of all Panda’s milestones. She sent photos when Panda’s eyes opened and videos when she started walking around. Panda was up to date on her puppy shots and was the picture of health. And oh so cute! I picked her up in person and immediately fell in love. Panda was playful, loving, and goofy from the start—traits she still has today. She loves people and her tail hardly stops wagging. Panda was definitely meant to be our dog; she adjusted to being with us in a blink and behaved as if she had been with us all along. I strongly believe that Panda’s amazing temperament is a testament to the love and care that Teri and her family give their dogs. Thank you Teri for my best buddy!
Briana A.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Words cannot express the experience that I’ve had with Teri Romeo was definitely heaven sent to me he is PERFECT in every way. Teri was professional and understanding how much it meant to me to be able to purchase my baby she kept me informed along the way with pictures and videos of my baby until he was ready for pick up. I highly recommend her I would never go to another breeder, I’m actually thinking about purchasing another one so that Romeo can have a play mate.
Mike B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Teri was great to work with. Teri was prompt answerimg any questions asked and is very knowledgeable on her dogs and how to get them to you. Our little girl is ball of fire and pure joy.
Lynette P.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
+5
Teri was so wonderful to work with! She responded promptly, answered all of my questions (I had a lot), provided additional information, and kept me updated by sending pictures and messages. Using Good Dog added security and ease to the process. With Teri using Good Dog, I felt comfortable and was positive she was a reputable breeder. Lola is the sweetest companion. I’m so happy we have her and highly recommend Teri and Good Dog!