The blue lacy is a breed of work dog that originated in Texas in the mid -19th century in the hill country. The dog breed is a conglomeration of medium to small work dog genes that resulted in a lithe yet powerful work-dog that doesn’t have any known genetic illnesses and has a long lifespan, about 16 years on average.
Description
The family developed the breed to work free-roaming hogs.
It is unclear what breeds went into making the Blue Lacy. This means that a very wide variety of breed combinations can technically be considered a Lacy dog.
A Lacy dog might otherwise be considered a mutt, not a pure breed.
The Blue Lacy, or Lacy dog as it is also known, has a short and sleek coat that ranges in colors from grey to red to a mix of both the colors. Lacy dogs also have very intense orange to yellow eyes which gives them a very powerful and distinctive look.
A blue lacy, as stated above, was originally bred to manage feral hogs, but because of its temperament, became an all-purpose work dog that was used by ranchers, cowboys, trappers and hunters alike.
A Lacy is very intelligent, bold, active and alert. It requires normal exercise to keep in shape, but apart from that will remain extremely healthy.
One drawback, however, is that a Lacy dog needs an active lifestyle. This means that the owner must regularly engage with the dog, both physically and mentally, to keep its respect. But apart from that, a Lacy dog is unwaveringly loyal, and will remain a friend for life to a good owner.