1. LG said it about the 45 minute mark. Backed it up a lot of times as well.
2. These dogs, from my own exposure and experience, do not mature slowly, but rather, are ahead of most. Not all - but most.
3. I mentioned the cross in reference to improving some Alligator stock I had seen. Didn't suggest it should be crossed. Just know, firsthand, that when crossed with Alligator blood, the dogs pan out more than not. Very solid animals actually.

They are good dogs.