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If you're searching for a fantastic hunting dog that's intelligent and loyal, you may like to choose the Blue Lacy. This breed is very active and suitable for various working roles, including hunting, tracking, and herding. They were initially bred in Texas in the 19th century, where they were used as working dogs.

This article will look at the Blue Lacy Dog characteristics and will help you decide whether the breed is the right hunting companion for you.

The Blue Lacy is a medium to large-sized working dog that's very boisterous, energetic, and intelligent. The breed is very trainable as they are eager to please their owners and happiest when they have a job to do. Blue Lacy's make great hunting dogs as they have good stamina and love to run around. They are very effective tracking dogs and are used for hunting wild pigs and smaller game.

The breed does best when kept in a rural area, rather than being a pet, they like to have plenty of space to run around. The Blue Lacy measures between seventeen and twenty-five inches to the shoulder. They weight between thirty-five and fifty-five pounds and the males are generally larger than the females.

If not being used as a hunting dog, the Blue Lacy will need to be walked several times a day and allowed to run for long periods to burn off energy. The breed does better if they have a job to keep them focused and can become destructive if kept as a pet. They are great hunting companions and are also good at herding and agility. The breed also makes an effective watchdog and is sometimes used for search and rescue jobs.

These canines need to be socialized and trained from a young age. They are a very sensitive breed and shouldn't be yelled at or receive harsh punishment. The breed can be very territorial and suspicious of strangers, although they are unlikely to become aggressive. They have a high prey drive and like to chase anything that moves.

Blue Lacy's are loyal and affectionate dogs who are very protective towards their owners. They make excellent guard dogs and do well with children. They have a tendency to bark, which some owners may find annoying.

The Blue Lacy was bred to be a working dog in Texas by brothers Frank, George, Ewin, and Harry Lacy in the 19th century. They owned a ranch and aimed to breed the perfect dog that could herd and track and hunt hogs and tree game as well as being a watchdog on their homestead.

They aimed to breed a dog that was fast, hardworking, and could be easily, trained. They also needed a hardy dog that was able to work outside in all weather and withstand the Texas winters.

The brothers bred the Blue Lacy from several different breeds, including wolf, coyote, Greyhound, and English Shepherd. Today the Blue Lacy is still used on ranches across Texas and is commonly used by hunters. The breed is uncommon outside of Texas. In 2005, the Blue Lacy was named as Texass official state dog.

As the name suggests, Blue Lacy's are commonly blue but are also available in a selection of other colors. The breed can also have a red coat or comes in tri-colors.

The blue lacy is a sizeable slim dog that is energetic and greyhound-like. They have a thin tail and a short coat. They look very alert and have small drop ears.

The Blue Lacy is a loyal dog that is very affectionate and quickly forms a strong attachment to its owner. If you choose a Blue Lacy, you'll have a friend for life. The breed is hardy and long-lived, they are very hardworking and making great hunting companions but are also suitable for farm work or can be used as a watchdog.

Blue Lacys may not make the best pets unless you're prepared to regularly go for long walks and give the dog enough space to run and play. The breed isn't suitable for apartment living and can soon become bored and destructive if they're left at home alone or don't get enough exercise. This will result in the dog digging holes or chewing.

Colors

•  Blue
•  Red
•  Tricolored