Sniffed Dog Died Of Nasal Cancer

Max a Springer spaniel won fame in retirement when he was fitted with rear wheels to ease his arthritis. His employer Avon at Somerset Police confirmed that Max died last week at the age of nine, from nasal cancer.

There are concerns that Max died due to his seven years as a drug dog, sniffing out hidden cocaine and other drugs. A statement from the force said: Vets have stressed that Max’s death was not connected to his work. David Holmes from Golden Valley Vets, said, while nasal cancer is not a common cancer, it is not rare in Springer spaniels and other breeds.

Max retired in 2007 due to arthritis and hip dysphasia after a long career rooting out narcotics across Bristol and the West Country. He went to live with Mike and Anne two police inspectors in Devon. We miss him and are heartbroken at his passing. He was a wonderful dog; it was a privilege to know him. He was a real testament to all the hard working dogs. There is a fund being set up in Max’s honour, this will be used to help rescued dogs to achieve their potential either with an operation or mental stimulation.