The Grinke family took a break from shopping at the Farmer's Market and stopping by for a cup of coffee and a cake. Their golden retriever, Chief, has been part of the family for four years now.
Four-year-old Chief is a Golden Retriever and "He's completely addicted to the water," said his owner Tad Grinke.
The Grinke's got the dog in September of 2005 from the mall.
"My wife picked him up, somebody in a mini-van had a litter of golden retrievers and he was the fattest, fluffiest one so that's what she chose," said Tad Grinke.
Tad's wife, Bianca Grinke, named the dog after a character in the movie "Frequency."
About Chief's love of the water Tad said, "Anytime we get within a mile of the water he starts going crazy and as soon as he is able to will just leap out on all fours into the water. He's definitely a water dog."
Bianca agreed. "You can't walk him by the water, he will pull you right in," she said.
Chief is also extremely true to the breed's name.
"He will just non-stop until he falls over dead continue to retrieve," said Tad. Chief loves people though he seems to prefer adults.
The Grinke's son Damian said, "He's starting to like me."
Bianca, Tad and Damian all agree that Chief has taught them patience and the unconditional love that pets just give you.
"He's a real good boy," added Tad.
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