ABOUT ME
Danielle Gatzke
Danielle's Paw Spa
Gatzke Standard Poodles
Hello, my name is Danielle, dogs have been a passion of my family since the age of 10 when I began working with dogs in obedience training and by 14 I assisted my mom with handling in the show ring and learning about the grooming world. Continuing with my passion, at the age of 17 I began learning professional grooming with Animal Haven in Vancouver where I attained my IPG certification. When I was 19 I began participating in grooming competitions and won many awards.
After receiving my certification, I purchased my very first Standard Poodle, which became my breed because of their beauty and intelligence. Though Standard Poodles are my breed, I am passionate about grooming of all breeds and have been grooming for 23 years.
I live in beautiful Lake Country, on Lake Okanagan. In my spare time, I enjoy running, weight lifting, walking my dogs and enjoying everything the Okanagan has to offer. When I am not grooming or in the ring showing, spending time with my family, including my dog, is a priority.
I have been breeding my line for the past 6 years, and come from an extensive background of breeding, with my mother who has bred Shih Tzu for over 30 years. My breeding stock are all breed and health tested by Embark and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc. (OFA) tested for hips and elbows to detect any potential risks.
I have been a member of the CKC for over 5 years and adhere the CKC Codes of Ethics & CKC Breeding Practices. For more information, please visit their website https://www.ckc.ca/en.
STANDARD POODLE HISTORY
Oldest of the three Poodle breeds, the Standard is the original from which the Miniature and Toy were developed. Known in Russia and Germany since the early 16th century, the breed is related to the Portuguese Water Dog and Irish Water Spaniel. Though its first job was that of a retriever of waterfowl, the versatile Poodle was used in France to scent out truffles, a mushroom-like delicacy. In time, the breed’s sense of fun and high trainability made it popular as a circus dog and by the end of the 18th century, it was said every travelling circus had a performing Poodle act.
Endowed with extreme versatility, the intelligent and quick-to-please Poodle makes an excellent companion.
The Standard Poodle possesses a proud carriage, dignified air and great joie de vivre. Several people have taken the breed back to its roots and used it as a water retriever, competing in trials. The breed needs lots of exercise and is better suited to a house than a highrise.
The Standard Poodle must be over 15 in (38 cm) in height; however, most average 22-26 in (56-66 cm).
The non-shedding coat is dense, harsh and frizzy or curly.
The coat may be any solid colour.
One of the most extensively groomed breeds, Poodles require a skilled hand to clip and scissor the coat into one of the accepted trims. Regular brushing and combing is an absolute must.
For More Information Please Visit: CKC Canada
Tremel L.
"I’m happy to say Danielle is a true dog person who has years of experience doing this and does a very good job on our dog. I’m also very happy to recommend her to you."
Jaylene B.
"Danielle has always been pleasant and gives me an update on the health of my dogs skin, fur etc. when I picked my 2 pups up they were happy. thanks Danielle."
Mark L.
"Danielle is just awesome with the dogs they all love her and she just beautiful job!"