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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 12, 20214 min read


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
Sep 2, 20212 min read


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 29, 20215 min read


What breeders of Merle Chihuahuas won't tell you
Merles are the newest trend to hit Chihuahuas with devastating consequences.
Kitaco Kennels
Aug 24, 20213 min read


The persisent myth of the Teacup Chihuahua
One of the most pervasive Chihuahua myths is the existence of the "teacup" Chihuahua.
Kitaco Kennels
Aug 24, 20212 min read


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 18, 20216 min read


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
Aug 8, 20212 min read


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 11, 20212 min read


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 4, 20211 min read

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
Jul 1, 20212 min read


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
Kitaco Kennels
Jun 25, 20212 min read


Reserve Best in Show for Team Kitaco!
Poco cleaned up the competition, took Best of Breed and then went on to take Reserve Best in Show and Best Veteran in Show.
Kitaco Kennels
May 24, 20213 min read


DNA Testing for Cryptorchid Dogs is on the Horizon
Having a dog with one or both testicles retained (cryptorchidism) is one of the most common congenital defects in all purebred dogs, especia
Kitaco Kennels
May 19, 20213 min read


Lots of wins for Team Kitaco in Blenheim
3 Clubs got together to host a show extrravaganza in Blenheim over the weekend. There were 3 shows hosted by the Nelson Ladies Kennel...
Kitaco Kennels
May 17, 20212 min read


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...
Kitaco Kennels
Apr 1, 20214 min read

Flint takes NZ Champ title with a Best of Group & Best Intermediate in Show (All Breeds)
Wow, what a weekend Team Kitaco had at the Otago Kennel Association All-Breeds Shows in Dunedin. Unquestionable star of the show was our...
Kitaco Kennels
Mar 29, 20211 min read


Not just a star - Ava's a Champion now, too
Ava's first outing as a Junior at a Championship show was a resounding success this weekend at the Buller Kennel Association Shows in...
Kitaco Kennels
Mar 22, 20211 min read

Best Junior in Show for Ava
Ava strikes again! We are thrilled for her winning the Best of Breed and Best Junior in Show today at the NZ Dog Judges Association...
Kitaco Kennels
Mar 13, 20211 min read


All Hail the Miracle Mother- Kaley
It all started Tuesday afternoon when Kaley had 2 beautiful Narci daughters. We did not, however, anticiapte what would happen next.
Kitaco Kennels
Feb 20, 20212 min read


Why it's never that hard to say goodbye...
The last of our 2020 puppies headed off to his forever home in Dunedin over the weekend.
Kitaco Kennels
Feb 9, 20212 min read


Flint on Fire in Gore to Celebrate Officially Joining Team Kitaco
Our gorgeous Japanese houseguest led the charge for Team Kitaco in Gore and we are beyond excited to add Flint to our program and our home.
Kitaco Kennels
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Our Lovely Lady Lights up Nelson!
Team Kitaco's sole representative in the NZ show ring this weekend was our lovely Russian Toy (looking very smug in the above photo!),...
Kitaco Kennels
Jan 24, 20212 min read


Another Weekend, Another 3 BOBs
Spenny and Ava were the only two members of Team Kitaco showing this weekend at the Banks Peninsula A & P Society Shows and they once again,
Kitaco Kennels
Jan 12, 20211 min read


Team Kitaco's 2021 is off to a good start
The first shows of the new year brought a pile of wins for Team Kitaco at the Geraldine County Kennel Association Shows in Orari. Our deligh
Kitaco Kennels
Jan 3, 20212 min read






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