Dave


 * "I don't care how independent Grandpa is. Someone has to help him fix the chicken's house!"


 * &mdash; D.W. Read, "Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm"

Grandpa Dave is the grandfather of Arthur, D.W., Kate, and Cora, and the father of Jane Read, Jessica, Lucy, and Fred. He lives on the family farm, which has been in the family for over 150 years. He enjoys playing checkers. Although he's part of the series' main cast, he has rarely appeared since. He is part Swedish according to Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm when he said he had a grandfather named Gustaf.

Appearances

 * Arthur
 * Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm
 * The Big Dig
 * The Secret Life of Dogs and Babies (fantasy)
 * Happy Anniversary
 * Arthur's Perfect Christmas

Trivia:
He has developed Alzheimer's Disease revealed in Grandpa Dave's Memory Album (Upcoming Season 15 episode).