The ABS was open to abuse because it was too easy to join and required no knowledge of breeding or the breeds the “breeder” claimed

Over a dozen studies have found a relationship between neuroticism in owners and the behaviour of their pets.

It 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

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

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

Of all the health outcomes we can't yet predict in breeding, Cryptorchidism, where a testicle fails to descend is the most heartbreaking

What are the 'Uglies" and what do they mean?

Dogs’ water bowls are a breeding ground for dangerous germs, a 2018 Hartpury University study proves, and some are way worse than others.

Merles are the newest trend to hit Chihuahuas with devastating consequences.

One of the most pervasive Chihuahua myths is the existence of the "teacup" Chihuahua.

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

"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

Having a dog with one or both testicles retained (cryptorchidism) is one of the most common congenital defects in all purebred dogs, especia

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...

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

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

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

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

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