Studies done in the 1990's concluded dogs spayed or neutered under one year of age grew significantly taller than non-sterilized dogs or those not spayed/neutered until after puberty. And the earlier the spay/neuter procedure, the taller the dog.
County Galway is situated in the West of Ireland and is one of Ireland's largest counties. It is one of Ireland's most diverse counties containing the largest Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area) in the country, the largest island community, a vibrant city (Galway City) and some of Ireland's most dramatic mountains.
The education level of Galway citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 35.05% of adults in Galway have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Galway in 2010 was $25,685, which is lower middle income relative to New York, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $102,740 for a family of four.