Year-old Max touted as Texas' first mold-detecting dog By MICHAEL GRACZYK Associated Press Writer May 8, 2003 COLLEGE STATION, Texas- There's a new dog in Texas that knows about mold tricks. Texas A&M University veterinary school officials and a Houston businessman Thursday showed off Max, a year-old Border Collie and Labrador Retriever mix that's being touted as the state's first mold-detecting dog. "We have been able to tap into a very wonderful sensory capability in a species we live with for the benefit of humans and the enjoyment of the animal," said Bonnie Beaver, professor of small animal medicine and...