Hello Roger.

02 Oct 07 08:12, you wrote to me:

 RN> Joe Bruchis wrote in a message to Roger Nelson:

 JB>> Not if it's the average of the entire lifespan of a number of
 JB>> dogs. I'm not trying to debate, I'm just trying to explain why 7
 JB>> years is a good estimate to use.

 RN> As I said, it's good for the early years of the canine, but take a
 RN> look at the chart I posted and I think you'll agree.

It's merely an actuarial table.  If the dog makes it through the first
year, chances are high for the second year but lower for older years.
However, overall, the AVERAGE of 7 years is a good rule of thumb.

 RN>> ... I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former
 RN>> roommate.

 JB>> Ah ha! You're the guy with the black ski mask! (-:

 RN> That's Dark Helmet!

okay. (-:

Joe

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