Max the intelligent: Guardian of the MoTaverse

Nov 3, 2025

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Max a miniature schnauzer is sat at a desk, paws on a keyboard, looking at a spreadsheet on the screen.

The smartest and possibly grumpiest dog we had. Max had the nickname grumpy old man when he turned grey around 5 years old.

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