More: Max is a cuddle beast! When you pick him up he puts his head in the nook of your shoulder and neck and you get the warm feeling in your heart. At the age of 3.5 he underwent major back surgery that required him to learn the mechanics of walking again which we did with the assistance of water therapy. He’s always the bright spot of anyone’s day and not to mention cute as a button. You meet him and realize quickly he’s unlike any other dog you’ve met.