Adoption information
About Tex
Tex — A Tiny Teddy Bear with a Beautiful Nature
DOB: 30 May 2026
Breed: Maltese Terrier x Miniature Poodle (Moodle)
Sex: Male
Colour: Black and sable
Weight: approximately 2 kgs
Apply here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Meet Tex, an absolutely darling little Moodle puppy with a gorgeous black and sable coat and a very sweet nature.
Tex is everything you would expect from this popular little cross — affectionate, bright, people-oriented and delightfully companionable. He is still only a baby, but already has the gentle, engaging personality that makes these little dogs such lovely family companions.
Tex is a tiny chap and is expected to remain a small dog as an adult, although his eventual size cannot be guaranteed.
❤️ What Tex is looking for
✓ A home where he will live inside and be very much part of the family
✓ Plenty of affection and human companionship
✓ Gentle, consistent puppy training and continued socialisation
✓ Regular grooming to keep his beautiful coat comfortable and healthy
✓ A family prepared for all the usual fun, work and occasional mischief that comes with raising a puppy
As a Maltese Terrier x Miniature Poodle, Tex will likely inherit the intelligence and trainability of the Poodle together with the affectionate, devoted nature of the Maltese. His coat will also require regular brushing and professional grooming throughout his life.
Deferred Desexing Program
Tex is being offered for adoption under ARK’s Deferred Desexing Program because he is too young to be desexed before adoption. His adoption fee covers the cost of desexing, subject to terms and conditions.
His adopter will be required to sign a Deferred Desexing Agreement and ensure that Tex is desexed at the appropriate age in accordance with that agreement.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Deferred Desexing Program
Tex is being offered for adoption under ARK’s Deferred Desexing Program because he is too young to be desexed before adoption. His adoption fee covers the cost of desexing, subject to terms and conditions.
His adopter will be required to sign a Deferred Desexing Agreement and ensure that Tex is desexed at the appropriate age in accordance with that agreement.
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.