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Name: Dr Tracey Tonkin

Town: Kaiapoi, Waimakariri NZ

Phone: +64 275 127 399

Web : https://www.kitacokennels.com/

Clubs : Dominion Chihuahua Club, Christchurch

I am a veterinarian with a special interest in reproduction and who is aiming to improve the genetic diversity of the NZ Chihuahua lines by producing quality dogs capable of showing all over the world. Our dogs come from champion NZ and European and Asian lines, with an emphasis on temperament, breed type and excellent confirmation. 2021-2023 DogzOnline Long Coat Chihuahua Breeder of the Year

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Prefix : KITACO (Chihuahua (Long Coat))

2021, 2022 and 2023 DOGZONLINE NZ LONG COAT CHIHUAHUA BREEDER OF THE YEAR Kitaco Kennels owned by Dr Tracey Tonkin BVSc(Hons) is the original Dogs NZ Accredited Chihuahua Breeder in NZ. We breed for health, soundness, great temperaments & breed type with excellent confirmation. Our dogs are DNA screened for known genetic issues, heart, eye and patella problems, hip scored & bred above and beyond the requirements of the Dogs NZ Accredited Breeders Scheme. Our dogs are also currently part of a La Trobe University long term study tracking the correlation between breeder practices and puppy development. Our dogs are known for their excellent breed type and outstanding temperaments and have been used for professional stage and photography work. We export both dogs and semen from NZ. We can arrange all transport and veterinary certifications for Australia, Asia, Europe & the US. Please check our website for further details and regular updates on our blog: www.kitacokennels.com

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Prefix : KITACO (Chihuahua (Smooth Coat))

2021, 2022 and 2023 DOGZONLINE NZ LONG COAT CHIHUAHUA BREEDER OF THE YEAR Kitaco Kennels was the first Dogs NZ Accredited Chihuahua Breeder in NZ & is the only Chi breeder in NZ who is a practicing Vet. Dr Tracey Tonkin BVSc(Hons) is also the Dogs NZ National Breed Health Liaison Officer. We breed for health, soundness, great temperaments & breed type with excellent confirmation. Our dogs are DNA screened for known genetic issues, heart, eye and patella problems, hip scored & bred above and beyond the requirements of the Dogs NZ Accredited Breeders Scheme. Our dogs are also currently part of a La Trobe University long term study tracking the correlation between breeder practices and puppy development. Our dogs are known for their excellent breed type and outstanding temperaments and have been used for professional stage and photography work. We export both dogs and semen from NZ. Subject to COVID-19 restrictions we can arrange all transport and veterinary certifications for Australia, Asia, Europe & the US. Please check our website for further details and regular updates on our blog: www.kitacokennels.com

Next Litter Planned: Unknown