I am so sorry for your lose. I posted on here as well about my beautiful yellow lab I had to put down (she was 5yo & became ill). And now I have a black lab that is just like your Max (minus the brindling, she is only 2yo). Just makes me sit here at my pc and cry tears for both of us. But, you know when it's time. (((hugs))) for you my lab loving friend.

Miranda