Chief Brody

Chief Brody joined The Golden Ratio in early 2020. Due to his large size and affectionate demeanor, his appearance and personality have been compared to those of Queso and Riley, respectively. With his nearly white coat, he became the first English Cream golden to join the squad (though he would soon be joined by fellow "cream boys" Voodoo and Parmesan). Chief Brody has allergies to multiple foods, including eggs, that were not effectively managed by his previous owners - who gave him over to rescue when they found his dietary needs and resulting skin issues too difficult to handle. With a hypoallergenic diet (including eggless waffles), plus medicated baths, Chief Brody's allergies are now well managed.

Originally named Cody, he was renamed after Chief Martin Brody, the main protagonist from Jaws. He once put out a sign informing the other dogs that the water was unsafe for swimming due to a shark sighting (Guac in a shark vest) but he quickly ignored his own sign to wade in the water. He's also known as "CB" or "CBGB," which can be said to stand for either Chief Brody Golbeck-Burghardt or Chief Brody Good Boy - but mainly references the legendary CBGB music club in New York.

Best described as "chaos adjacent", CB is often found lying on his back with a squeaky toy (particularly the long snakes) between his front paws to chomp on. GR Mom and Dad sometimes refer to such toys as a "pizza slice," as CB first showed really enthusiastic and involved play with a Pizza Puzzle toy. He'll eat any carrot given to him but he seems to enjoy the satisfaction of chomping down hard on a cronch, sending bits of his carrot flying around the kitchen. He typically follows GR Mom or Dad while Venk gets her meals; his enthusiasm for food is plentiful, but it is generally not as aerobic as some of the younger dogs. Still, he's always there with his happy smile, tippy tappy paws and excitement for green beans. He typically stays out of the chaos and play fighting of the younger dogs but he's grown to love swimming with his siblings. CB is literally a work of art.

Known for his calm demeanor (except around waffles and during thunderstorms) and generosity with face licks, this gentle giant balances out Guacamole's frenetic energy. Reportedly excellent at cuddling, he's grown increasingly vocal for food and attention (via "mierfs" and other grumbly sounds) as his tenure with the GR squad progresses. As the "old man" of the squad, he's known for requesting 4 p.m. dinners like a true Florida retiree - earning much good-natured teasing for always ordering the "early bird special."

As of late May 2020, Chief Brody is undergoing a weight loss plan, nicknamed by GR Dad the "Brody Unloady." Though the initial plan included twice-daily vvalkies, GR Mom noted on episode 123 of the podcast that Chief Brody was not tolerating vvalkies very well. For now, the primary Brody Unloady strategy is dieting; hopefully, exercise will come more easily after additional weight loss. When his diet plan showed signs of making him too hungry, chopped green beans were added his meals - to enthusiastic reviews from CB. It soon turned out he'd started a fad, as multiple dogs now enjoy green beans with their food. Joyous cries of "GREEEEEEEEEEN BEEEEEEEEEAANS!" are frequently heard at mealtimes.

Twitter Fan Accounts:
 * CBGB With Angry Eyebrows @CBGBBrows
 * Chief Brody's Happy Face @cb_happy_face

Personal twitter: https://twitter.com/ChiefBrodyDog

Birthday: 06/29/2010

Chant: His name is CB, it's CBGB

CB, CB, CB, CBGB

[And sometimes he will get the heebie-jeebies]