Kitaco dominates in 2022's first Chi Speciality show
What a fabulous day we had at the Dominion Chihuahua Club Inc Open Show Flinty McGinty, our gorgeous Japanese boy, took Best in Show.
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Kitaco Kennels
- Dec 30, 2021
- 5 min
Dem Bones - Kitaco now hip scoring all breeding dogs
The 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 Kennels
- Dec 7, 2021
- 5 min
Top 3 Reasons Not to Get a Puppy for Xmas
Here is what we would really like to tell people who contact us asking for a puppy for Christmas.
Kitaco Kennels
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Kitaco pups in La Trobe Uni study
ARG 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 Kennels
- Nov 10, 2021
- 6 min
Heartbreak of the One Ball Wonder
Of all the health outcomes we can't yet predict in breeding, Cryptorchidism, where a testicle fails to descend is the most heartbreaking
Kitaco Kennels
- Oct 27, 2021
- 4 min
The rise of AI (and we don't mean robots)
In this 2014 BBC article, UK Kennel Club Secretary, Caroline Kisko, claims that AI is the preserve of "good" breeders.
Kitaco Kennels
- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
Kitaco's Inaugural Open Day is a big hit
The purpose of the Open day was to give prospective owners a chance to meet us (and for us to meet them) meet our Chihuahuas
Kitaco Kennels
- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
Elfie's Happy Ending
We are so grateful for Elfie to be with Rochelle, her family and his doggie family, too.
Kitaco Kennels
- Oct 3, 2021
- 7 min
What if you cross the Rainbow Bridge first?
Elfie's return after his relatively young owner died of cancer, reminded us of the importance of making arrangements for our pets after...
Kitaco Kennels
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
Even COVID can't keep this new Champion down
So we are delighted to introduce, officially, shiny new New Zealand Champion Bramver's Twilight (Imp Japan).
Kitaco Kennels
- Sep 26, 2021
- 1 min
Sadly, Elfie has returned home
Kitaco Chihuahuas offers a full rehoming guarantee but until now, thankfully, we've never been called upon to put it into action
Kitaco Kennels
- Sep 23, 2021
- 5 min
Using EBVs because, well, Science...
EBVs ARE coming to dog breeding, and they will be the most useful and powerful tool breeders have ever had
Kitaco Kennels
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Chihuahua Uglies - 5 Key Questions Answered
What are the 'Uglies" and what do they mean?
Kitaco Kennels
- Sep 12, 2021
- 4 min
Mia's Story
Mia is the "local therapy dog, providing happiness to so many people every day. Her work is to provide joy and happiness on a daily basis.
Kitaco Kennels
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
The Danger Lurking in Dogs' Water Bowls
Dogs’ water bowls are a breeding ground for dangerous germs, a 2018 Hartpury University study proves, and some are way worse than others.
Kitaco Kennels
- Aug 29, 2021
- 5 min
What's a Chihuahua Puppy Actually Worth?
The COVID pandemic has had many unintended consequences, the most worrying for us is the escalating price of Chihuahuas for sale on TradeMe
Kitaco Kennels
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
What breeders of Merle Chihuahuas won't tell you
Merles are the newest trend to hit Chihuahuas with devastating consequences.
Kitaco Kennels
- Aug 24, 2021
- 2 min
The persisent myth of the Teacup Chihuahua
One of the most pervasive Chihuahua myths is the existence of the "teacup" Chihuahua.
Kitaco Kennels
- Aug 18, 2021
- 6 min
What’s the Best Age to Bring a New Puppy Home?
bringing home a puppy who is too young to leave their litter can affect how they react to the world for the rest of their life
Kitaco Kennels
- Aug 8, 2021
- 2 min
A Best of Group and 2 RBOGs for Team Kitaco this weekend
We always have a great time at the Geraldine County Kennel Association Shows. and this weekend was no exception.
Kitaco Kennels
- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
Meet the Auckland Chapter of the Kitaco Family
A trip to Auckland by Tracey meant we could get finally together with some of our Auckland clan
Kitaco Kennels
- Jul 4, 2021
- 1 min
Dave makes his Show Debut
Dave (Kitaco Queen's Gambit) made his show debut this chilly weekend & took Best Dog and Reserve Best of Breed & Best Baby Puppy of Breed
Kitaco Kennels
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
Kitaco & 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 Kennels
- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
Study 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
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