In pictures: Royal Mail dog stamps

The Royal Mail has launched a series of stamps to celebrate the roles performed by working dogs in the UK. It is 100 years since the first British police dogs were introduced.

Fighting crime, saving lives and making everyday tasks a little easier are part of their duties for thousands of the UK's working dogs.

Police dog Max has been honoured with a stamp, as have assistance dogs, mountain rescue dogs, customs dogs, sheepdogs and guide dogs.

This is the first time a set of stamps have been devoted to this "secret army", with 2008 being the Year of the Assistance Dog.

Assistance dogs have been specially trained to carry out a range of tasks including opening doors, switching on lights and posting letters.

Max and his canine colleagues are skilled at apprehending criminals, uncovering evidence, keeping unruly crowds under control, and sniffing out explosives and drugs.

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