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2 Dogs, 2 Breeds, 2 Countries, 3 Shows, 3 Best of Breeds
What a weekend for Team Kitaco! Our Aussie import Pom killed it in NZ, while our NZ baby Chihuahua killed it in Australia!

Kitaco Kennels
Nov 24, 20191 min read


Why you should never give a puppy as a Christmas present
Even if you've thought it through and everyone in the family is on board with a new puppy in the house, Christmas is the worst time of year

Kitaco Kennels
Nov 13, 20192 min read


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 11, 20194 min read


It might surprise you to discover how much it costs to own a dog
We think everyone should be able to enjoy the love of a Chihuahua, but sadly, just as not everyone can afford to have kids, not everyone can

Kitaco Kennels
Nov 8, 20192 min read
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
Nov 2, 20195 min read


From Baby Puppy in Show to Best Veteran in Show - all hail the mighty Poco!
In 2012, a litter was born at the Eldivino Kennels, coaxed into this world by dedicated breeder, Tracy Pearce Gannaway. The litter was...

Kitaco Kennels
Oct 29, 20193 min read


Andre's Australian Debut
Andre (Kitaco Taco Tuesday) announced his arrival in Australia at the Southern Highlands Kennel & Obedience Club Champ Show, taking...

Kitaco Kennels
Oct 20, 20191 min read


Team Kitaco and Team El-Toro join forces for the Nationals to form the nigh-unbeatable Purple Pack!
What a great time we had during the NZ National Dog Shows in Blenheim. Lots of shows, great numbers, stiff competition and wonderful friends

Kitaco Kennels
Oct 9, 20195 min read


Team Kitaco Chihuahuas all tuckered out after their huge Dogs Day Out
The Flying Tacos, Andre, Alice and Gracie, along with Loki, Nikita and Mexico, put in another appearance today, working forthe New...

Kitaco Kennels
Sep 29, 20191 min read


The Loki Lament...
This is Loki, our very first Chihuahua, still magnificent, healthy and our first love at almost 10 years old. His brother is a Champion...

Kitaco Kennels
Sep 20, 20192 min read


Delilah's Lucky Escape
Although we joked about it at the time, a few weeks ago, at an All Breeds show in Auckland, Delilah had a very lucky escape from being...

Kitaco Kennels
Sep 9, 20193 min read


Lots of wins and new Team Kitaco Champion despite... fires and explosions!
Our first shows for a while this weekend at The Plains KA shows in Christchurch. Day 1 started with more excitement that anybody...

Kitaco Kennels
Sep 1, 20193 min read


Reseve Best in Show and 2 New Team Kitaco Members!
It was back to Auckland Chihuahua Club today for their annual specialty show to defend Team Kitaco's Reserve Best in Show title (won by...

Kitaco Kennels
Aug 10, 20193 min read


Team Kitaco Takes Entire Toy Group at Geraldine
What a fabulous day for Team Kitaco at the Geraldine County Kennel Association Open Shows. In what is easily the best results we've ever...

Kitaco Kennels
Aug 4, 20192 min read


Welcome to the Flying Taco litter
Great news tinged with a little sadness, this evening, as we welcome #Don'tTouchMeTara's (NZ CH Kitaco's Divine Miss T at Eldivino) first...

Kitaco Kennels
Jul 17, 20192 min read


This Winning Apple(head) Didn't Fall Far from the Tree
This morning saw us dragging ourselves out of bed on a cold, frosty morning for the NZ Dog Judges Association Annual Judges exam, where...

Kitaco Kennels
Jul 13, 20193 min read


Hydrocephalus in Chihuahua puppies
Buying a healthy puppy is more than just having the vet check the puppy over at 6 weeks when a breeder takes the litter in for their...

Kitaco Kennels
Jul 1, 20193 min read


Science is working towards identifying temperament DNA
Ask any experienced breeder (regardless of breed) and they will tell you that their pups inherit personality traits from their sire or...

Kitaco Kennels
Jun 28, 20192 min read


Team Kitaco Shines Against Some Tough Competition at the DCC speciality show
We had a great day at the Dominion Chihuahua Club specialty show, where the whole team (even the retirees) came out for a run. Held in...

Kitaco Kennels
Jun 3, 20192 min read


Kitaco Milestone in Marvelous Marlborough - Our 3rd Champ this Year Earns her Title!
It been a great year for Team Kitaco Chihuahuas. Tara is our third Kitaco dog to earn their Champ title this year.

Kitaco Kennels
May 19, 20193 min read


Announcing our new partnership with Distripets NZ
Distripet NZ Ltd is a wholesale company supplying quality dog products for our Chihuahuas

Kitaco Kennels
May 12, 20191 min read


Avoiding the "Great Pretenders" - 15 Ways to spot false advertising when buying a puppy
For the unsuspecting puppy buyer, it's getting harder and harder to tell a legitmate breeder from a dodgy one. At Kitaco Chihuahuas, we...

Kitaco Kennels
May 11, 20195 min read


When the Best Laid Plans Turn to Babies, Best of Breeds, and a Bidding War
The Plan (as of Monday): Head off to the Ellesemere Shows on the weekend with the full team, help out at the Pet Expo for the Club, and...

Kitaco Kennels
May 5, 20195 min read


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
Apr 24, 20197 min read



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