Blue Lacy – The Texas Breed

Posted on Aug 26, 2021, Modified : May 20, 2024 Zina

Breeds

General Information

Dog Name	Blue Lacy
Other Names	Lacy Dog
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Purebred
Group	Working
Breed For	Herding Hogs
Extinct	No
Country of Origin	United States of America (USA)

Physical And Size

Size	Medium
Min Life Span	12
Max Life Span	16
Min Ideal Weight for male	16
Max Ideal Weight for male	20
Min Ideal Weight for female	11
Max Ideal Weight for male	20

Ranking

Intelligent Rank
Trainability
Playfulness
Affection Level
Social Needs
Barking
Watchdog Ability
Territorial
Mouthiness
Adaptability

Characterisitics

Temperament	Brave, Protective, Hard-working
Prey Drive	Yes
Fighting Dog	No

Friendliness

Stranger Friendly	Low
Child Friendly	Medium
Cat Friendly	Low
Dog Friendly	Low
Office Friendly	Low
Apartment Friendly	Low
Senior Citizens Friendly	Low
Service Dog	Low
Search and Rescue Dog	Low
Biting Potential	Low

The Blue Lacy is a medium-sized working dog breed that is also known by the name Lacy Dog. It is a very active dog breed with a high activity level and temperament that is loving, smart, and highly alert. It has a strong and powerful body that is covered with a short and smooth coat.

Since the Blue Lacy is a working dog breed, it is not suited for apartment life. They need a space to perform their regular physical activities. This dog breed needs an experienced dog owner who is active and knows how to handle them. For the first-time dog owner, it is not at all suitable.

Origin and History

The Blue Lacy originated in Texas somewhere in the 1950s. They were bred by four brothers known as Lacy’s brother who is thought to have used English Shepherd, Grayhound, and other scenthounds to make this breed. It was originally bred to herd the free-roaming Hogs and also drive them to the markets.

Is Blue Lacy Child Friendly?

With kids, the Blue Lacy is very friendly and easygoing. They can be trusted with children as they are gentle and loving in nature. They can even tolerate the harsh behavior of small kids.

However, close supervision is needed when both your kid and the dog are together so no accidents occur while both are playing.

Temperament, Personality, and Behavior

Temperament: The temperament of the Blue Lacy is bold, brave, and highly active. They have a high activity level and need to be involved in physical activities regularly for their healthy body and mind. This breed makes an excellent watchdog as it is highly alert to the activities in the surroundings.

Personality: The personality of the Blue Lacy is calm, sweet, and loyal. With its family, it is a very loving and gentle dog breed that enjoys spending time with its people. They are protective of their people and are not afraid to defend them if it comes down to it.

Behavior: The Blue Lacy is a very active breed with a high level of regular physical as well as mental activities requirements. If they are not given anything to do, they might get bored and become destructive. Therefore, it is very important that you involve your dog in different activities as well as dog sports.

Trainability

`Training Blue Lacy can be quite challenging for an inexperienced dog owner. They are smart and are quick at catching new commands and tricks easily. However, they need a firm, consistent, and experienced dog owner that knows how to handle its activity requirements.

Facts

The Blue Lacy is named after the Lacy brothers Frank, Ewin, Harry, and George.
In 2005, the Blue Lacy was declared as the official state dog of Texas.

Health Issues

The Blue Lacy is known to be a fit and healthy dog breed in general. However, it still might get a few genetic health issues.

Skin Allergies: The Blue Lacy is prone to skin allergies from certain foods, parasites, dirt, and grasses. It can cause itchiness and infection on the skin, so if there are any patches or redness seen on your dog’s skin, take him to a vet.
Color Dilution Alopecia: It is a condition that is a genetic health problem that causes hair loss and leaves patches in the body parts. This condition is hard to treat but can be reduced or managed by using shampoos, ointments, and other treatments recommended by your veterinarian.