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Jun 11
2 min

400 enquiries and counting...

We are currenlty getting between 1 and 5 enquiries a day, asking for puppies. We have had over 400 serious enquiries this year alone

Kitaco Kennels

Apr 4
2 min

Puppies in the time of Corona

We nornally get 1-3 enquiries a week about the availability of puppies. Since NZ's COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, we are getting up to 5 a day

Kitaco Kennels

Mar 11
2 min

The shocking truth about Pet-v-Show Dogs

The 1st thing about the difference between a "show quality" puppy & pet puppy is that it is entirely in the eye of the breeder

Kitaco Kennels

Feb 28
4 min

Double the Fun, Double the Trouble

Still trying to decide if this "2 simultaneous litters" thing is a good idea or a prank the older breeder play on us newbies

Kitaco Kennels

Feb 3
1 min

5 Myths about Boy v Girl Chihuahuas Explained

We have as many males as we do females in our home, and have come to realise that many of the common truisms about male versus female dogs,

Kitaco Kennels

Jan 8
1 min

Our "Stalker" litter is here

We are delighted to anounce the safe arrival of our latest litter from Chloe (Gemchi White Cloud) and Toby (El-Toro Tobias at Teddee).

Kitaco Kennels

Jan 6
2 min

El-Toro - 2019 NZ Chihuahua Breeder of the Year

Congratulations to Bev Ward from El-Toro Kennels on winning the DogzOnline NZ Chihuahua Long Coat and Smooth Coat Breeder of the Year Compet

Kitaco Kennels

Dec 23, 2019
2 min

The Christmas Curse all Breeders Face

Well, another Christmas Eve, another 3 enquiries asking if we have puppies to pick up today for Christmas presents tomorrow... sigh.

Kitaco Kennels

Dec 14, 2019
4 min

DogBreederPro - The Software Solution for Breeders Who Don't Like Computers

I remember the first time we used Xero, which describes itself as"beautiful accounting software". DogBreederPro has the same feel.

Kitaco Kennels

Nov 29, 2019
2 min

The DNA that divides Chihuahuas and Great Danes

Scientists have identified a genetic marker that could explain why a Chihuahua is so much smaller than a Great Dane

Kitaco Kennels

Nov 26, 2019
2 min

4 Down, 19 more to go! Another breeder follows us into the Accredited Breeder Scheme!

Thrilled to announce that the owner of the only other Mystic Legion dog in NZ, has finally joined us in the Accreddited Breeder Scheme

Kitaco Kennels

Nov 25, 2019
1 min

Discovering the secrets lurking in pedigrees

Although not our breed, the data mined through researching pedigrees is astonishing and it is well worth a read

Kitaco Kennels

Nov 11, 2019
4 min

Leading the Way - How Kitaco Brought the Marvelous Mystic Legion Chihuahuas to NZ

To have those who complained the loudest now following our lead is more rewarding than they will ever understand. We are delighted and will

Kitaco Kennels

Nov 2, 2019
5 min

4 Simple Rules to Avoid Sketchy Breeders

There are ways to tell and hopefully the following 4 basic rules will help you identify the legit breeders from the wannabes.

Kitaco Kennels

Aug 24, 2019
2 min

Finally! Welcome To Only The 2nd NZ Accredited Chihuahua Breeder!

It has long been a concern of ours that no other NZ breeders are accreddited.

Kitaco Kennels

Apr 24, 2019
7 min

What does it mean to be a dog breeder? by Dr Martina C. Hitschfeld,

Ethical breeder do not talk about economic interests over the health of the specimens, stay away from those scoundrels!

Kitaco Kennels

Mar 27, 2019
1 min

Our Dr Tracey Tonkin accepted into prestigious Massey Veterinary Clinical Reproduction Masters Degre

Dr Tracey Tonkin now in 2019 Massey University Master of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Clinical Reproduction and Fertility program

Kitaco Kennels

Mar 5, 2019
1 min

Nikita steals the limelight again with NZ Dog World feature

First there is her 2 page feature in the NZ Dog World Magazine and then there was her other epic production..

Reprinted from BSAVA

Jan 31, 2019
3 min

Study reveals powerful long-term impact of DNA tests on dog diseases

Our research highlights the fantastic work that has already been carried out by those breeders and breed clubs that have been utilising and

Kitaco Kennels

Jul 6, 2018
1 min

Dr Tracey Tonkin appointed Dogs NZ Chihuahua Breed Health Liaison Officer

We’ve just received confirmation that Dr Tracey Tonkin has been appointed the Chihuahua Breed Health Liaison Officer for Dogs NZ. We are ...

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