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.
It is in the South-East Region, Ireland and is part of the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. It is the oldest[2][3] and the fifth most populous city in the Republic of Ireland. It is the eighth most populous city on the island of Ireland. Waterford City and County Council is the local government authority for the city.