On (20 May 05) Barbara McNay wrote to WAYNE CHIRNSIDE...
 BM> Well, that's a thought.  I had assumed that the height of the breed
 BM> was what made the difference, like Great Danes being short-lived, and
 BM> lap dogs being long-lived, without special consideration to weight.

Here's a new thought -- maybe it's the indoor/outdoor aspect that
affects lifespan?  They say that cats that are 100% indoor cats live, on
average, 5-7 years longer than outdoor ones!

Great Danes would more likely be kept out in the backyard or porch,
while lapdogs are most often indoors, receiving lots of
love/attention/cuddles (maybe it's that daily physical attention that
helps them live longer?)

Because I care,
<+]::-{)}  (Cyberpope(the Bishop of ROM!))


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