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About Ayla
🐾 AYLA
Gentle | Soft | Sweet-Natured
Ayla is one of eleven beautiful Cattle Dog cross puppies, born on 19 February 2026, and ready to find her place in the world.
She’s one of the quieter puppies — not shy or unsure, just a soft, gentle soul who takes things in her stride. While some pups are busy charging ahead, Ayla is happy to move through life at a calmer pace, taking it all in.
She’s affectionate, thoughtful, and has a lovely, easy presence about her. She's the kind of puppy who will fit naturally into your day and form a beautiful bond without needing to be the centre of attention.
Foster mum describes her as a sweet, gentle girl who enjoys company, connection, and a calm environment where she can simply be herself.
Her mum is a Blue Cattle Dog, and her dad is a mixed breed, likely including English Staffy and Blue Cattle Dog. Dad is no bigger than mum, giving a good indication of Ayla’s likely adult size.
Ayla has all the wonderful traits of her breed mix — intelligent, loyal and people-focused — just wrapped up in a softer, more easygoing personality.
Ayla is also lucky enough to have a dear little stumpy tail — naturally occurring, of course. So there'll be no coffee table casualties, no accidental face-whipping, and her wiggle travels through the whole of her dear little body intead of just the tail. Maximum happiness, zero damage.
🏡 Ideal home
✓ Secure, good fencing is essential
✓ A calm, balanced household
✓ Someone who will include her in everyday life
✓ Another friendly dog would be a bonus
Ayla will be adopted through ARK’s deferred desexing program, with her adoption fee including desexing when age-appropriate (terms and conditions apply).
👉 Applications are open now:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
💛 If you’re looking for a gentle, easy companion… Ayla might be your girl.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Dogs:
(1) The first step is to complete the online adoption application form at https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/ Please answer all questions and include photos of your yard and fencing.
(2) All applications will be considered by our Adoption Team, following which a "meet and greet" will be offered to the top-ranking applicant.
(3) If the “meet and greet" is successful, the applicant may adopt the dog and take him or her home the same day.
(4) For successful interstate applicants, different arrangements may apply and will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Cats:
If you are interested in one of our cats or kittens, please click on the green "Enquire about ...", button, tell us a bit about yourself and the home you can offer the cat, and one of our volunteers will be in touch.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
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