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 greater part is fertile, but towards the north and west the soil is very coarse and difficult to farm. Galway abounds with rivers and lakes: major rivers are the Shannon, the Suck, and the Blackwater lakes: lough Corrib, lough Reagh, and lough Contra. Largest town, City Galway. Pop. 286,921 (1826).