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Mar 31
4 min

4 Years in NZ - A love letter to GR CH, GR JNR CH, CACIB, NZ CH Mystic Legion Narcissus

It was a harrowing time at the airport, 4 years ago today, while we waited for the freight people at Air NZ to bring out our very first...

The fascinating science of coat genetics

Kitaco Kennels

Dec 13, 2020
3 min

The fascinating science of coat genetics

Although we do not breed for colour, understanding coat genetics is a powerful tool in managing the health of our puppies

Tracey Tonkin

Dec 28, 2019
2 min

Chocolate Toxicity Calculator

Narci would chop off a leg and gladly hand it over in exchange for a slab of Whittaker’s Almond Gold. Sadly, chocolate is toxic to dogs

The DNA that divides Chihuahuas and Great Danes

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

Discovering the secrets lurking in pedigrees

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

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

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

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