Vito

💙 VITO — OUR CONFIDENT LITTLE ADVENTURER

DOB: 19 July 2026
Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer × Kelpie
Sex: Male
Expected adult weight: Around 20 kgs

Apply here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/

🐾 MEET VITO

Vito is one of two gorgeous German Shorthaired Pointer × Kelpie puppies who came into ARK care at nine weeks of age. With his beautiful rich chocolate coat and handsome face, he is a striking little fellow — and he is usually the first pup to come and say hello.

Playful, outgoing and adventurous, Vito is keen to investigate anything new and approaches life with confidence and enthusiasm. He is a pup who is always ready to see what is happening and be part of it.

🏡 A WONDERFUL START

Vito and his brother Usher had a wonderful start to life. From around two weeks of age they were gently handled and socialised and grew up as part of family life, with exposure to children, older dogs, cats and chickens.

That early experience has given Vito an excellent foundation, and his new family will need to continue building on it with positive, consistent training, thoughtful socialisation and plenty of involvement in everyday life.

🧠 BRAINS, ENERGY & ENTHUSIASM

There is plenty to like about this particular breed combination. German Shorthaired Pointers are athletic, intelligent sporting dogs renowned for their stamina and enthusiasm, while Kelpies bring sweetness of nature, agility and an eagerness to learn.

Together, those qualities make Vito a bright, energetic young dog who should thrive in a home where both his body and his brain have plenty to do.

🏃 MADE FOR AN ACTIVE LIFE

At around 20 kgs when mature, Vito should be a terrific size for an active family.

Once fully grown and appropriately conditioned, he could make a wonderful running or hiking companion, while activities such as agility, obedience, scent work or other dog sports could be right up his alley.

❤️ A FAMILY DOG AT HEART

Just as importantly, Vito has all the makings of a wonderful family dog. He needs people who want their dog to be genuinely part of their lives — joining in the adventures, spending time inside with the family and enjoying plenty of companionship as well as exercise.

His ideal home will offer secure fencing, room to run and play, positive training and plenty of mental stimulation. He doesn't need to become a canine athlete, but he does need an active, engaged home that will give his clever mind and energetic nature an outlet.

Puppies are delightful, funny and enormously rewarding, but they also require time, patience, consistency and commitment.

Vito has had a terrific start in life; now he needs a family ready to take that foundation and help him become the wonderful adult dog he promises to be.

✂️ DEFERRED DESEXING PROGRAM

Vito will be adopted under ARK’s Deferred Desexing Program.

His adoption fee is $795, including the cost of desexing, subject to the terms of ARK’s Deferred Desexing Agreement.

His successful adopter will be required to sign the agreement and ensure Vito is desexed within the required timeframe.

🚗 INTERSTATE ADOPTIONS WELCOME

ARK welcomes suitable interstate applications and is happy to assist successful applicants with information and quotes for transport.

💙 APPLY TO ADOPT VITO

https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/