Kitaco KennelsFeb 153 min4 Really Good Reasons for Crating your Dog in the carIt may look adorable, but travelling with un-crated dogs can cause your beloved furbaby serious injury or death in an accident, even in an a
Kitaco KennelsDec 30, 20215 minDem Bones - Kitaco now hip scoring all breeding dogsThe aim of hip scoring is to discover what our dogs have in store for them as they get older and to improve the hips of puppies to come
Kitaco KennelsNov 22, 20212 minKitaco pups in La Trobe Uni studyARG asked us to complete a survey about our breeding practices & we have now been invited to take part in the Phase 2 of their study
Kitaco KennelsNov 10, 20216 minHeartbreak of the One Ball WonderOf all the health outcomes we can't yet predict in breeding, Cryptorchidism, where a testicle fails to descend is the most heartbreaking
Kitaco KennelsSep 14, 20213 minChihuahua Uglies - 5 Key Questions AnsweredWhat are the 'Uglies" and what do they mean?
Kitaco KennelsSep 2, 20212 minThe Danger Lurking in Dogs' Water BowlsDogs’ water bowls are a breeding ground for dangerous germs, a 2018 Hartpury University study proves, and some are way worse than others.
Kitaco KennelsAug 24, 20213 minWhat breeders of Merle Chihuahuas won't tell youMerles are the newest trend to hit Chihuahuas with devastating consequences.
Kitaco KennelsAug 24, 20212 minThe persisent myth of the Teacup ChihuahuaOne of the most pervasive Chihuahua myths is the existence of the "teacup" Chihuahua.
Kitaco KennelsJul 1, 20212 minKitaco & Petplan partnership protects pups for life*From July 2021, Kitaco will include a full year of the Petplan Classic 1 Policy, valued at more than $500 in the price of our puppies
Kitaco KennelsJun 25, 20212 minStudy Proves DNA not CH Title is the Best Breeding Guide"Breeding Winners to Winners and the Unhappy Results (Part 1)" by Dr Carmen L Battaglia, is the featured article in this month's Canine Chro
Kitaco KennelsMay 19, 20213 minDNA Testing for Cryptorchid Dogs is on the HorizonHaving a dog with one or both testicles retained (cryptorchidism) is one of the most common congenital defects in all purebred dogs, especia
Kitaco KennelsMar 31, 20214 min4 Years in NZ - A love letter to GR CH, GR JNR CH, CACIB, NZ CH Mystic Legion NarcissusIt 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...
Kitaco KennelsDec 13, 20203 minThe fascinating science of coat geneticsAlthough we do not breed for colour, understanding coat genetics is a powerful tool in managing the health of our puppies
Tracey TonkinDec 28, 20192 minChocolate Toxicity CalculatorNarci 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
Kitaco KennelsNov 29, 20192 minThe 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 KennelsNov 25, 20191 minDiscovering the secrets lurking in pedigreesAlthough not our breed, the data mined through researching pedigrees is astonishing and it is well worth a read
Reprinted from BSAVAJan 31, 20193 minStudy reveals powerful long-term impact of DNA tests on dog diseasesOur research highlights the fantastic work that has already been carried out by those breeders and breed clubs that have been utilising and