When Brooke came bounding into our lives 16 years ago, she was all legs and a tiny body.  She was the most wonderful German shorthair puppy I had ever seen.  Like a child to a parent we felt she was the most intelligant dog put on earth.  She proved this every day.  Not only could she hunt like she was bread to do, but she also became a part of our family.  My youngest son was only a few months old when Brooke came into our lives.  She was intended to only be a pheasant dog for my husband and older son 6 years old at the time. But it became aparent right away that this pup was never going to see a kennel.  She lived her life with her family.  She would play with the boys like she was part of the team chasing and fetching balls, running and playing tag, bounding and jumping.  All the while keeping a close eye on her boys making sure they where always safe.  She loved her boys. As a wife and mother Brook took care of my guys in the feild and at home.  As she aged she continued her timeless beauty of love and devotion to her family.  She loved to go boating because the water was the second favorite place she liked to be.  Hunting was her joy, when was no longer able to go because of her age, it broke all of our hearts and she would wait by the door until the guys came home, she would be excited just go smell and see the pheasants and whe would always include her in the pictures. To me Brooke was like one of my kids and a confidont.  I am a huge animal lover so I am not ashamed to say that there where many times she would look at me with those beutiful eyes and show love and sympothy that I so much appreciated.  To say she will be missed is such an understatement.  Her death has left a void in our family that will never be filled.  We where touched by an angel for a short 16 years but we will always be thankful for that time, We will see you on Rainbow bridge Brookey