Brief Answer:
7-14 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Yes a rabid dog can live beyond 10 days.
The value of day is a general average.
The correct value is actually a range between 7-14 days.
After 14 days, no, the dog is unlikely to have rabies.

However, one need not wait for 10 days to see the dog die.
You see a rabid dog doesnt just turn over and die on the 14th day.
It develops symptoms
1. excess salivation
2. excess aggressiveness
3. red eyes
4. fear of water

So if you see these signs, you can understand that the dog is rabid and you need vaccination. If these have not developed by day 14, you can stop taking further vaccines.

I hope that answers you
Best of luck
Dr Mittal

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Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be rabies

Detailed Answer:
I will agree with you that the incubation period can last several years. But the point is that the risk reduces with every passing year. Also, the way you describe it, the dog was probably ok. And finally, now you cannot be helped by a vaccine. The symptoms of rabies usually manifest with the first 5 years and mostly within 1 year.

I will say just relax about it.
best of luck
Dr Mittal

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Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, in medical, there are cases of everything. but the point is how frequently does that happen. If 1 person in 100000 had that case, its not necessary that you will have it too.

I think you are safe.
To answer more specifically, i know of case that developed after 25 years
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/25-yrs-after-dog-bite-man-gets-dies-of-rabies/articleshow/0000.cms

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