Like the Texas longhorn, the Blue Lacy is a Texas original; the only dog breed to have originated in Texas. Blue Lacys are named for the brothers George, Ewin, Frank and Harry Lacy who moved to Texas from Kentucky in 1858 and settled in the area of Burnet County.
For a hundred years, Blue Lacys were a common fixture on ranches in the Southwest, where it was said that one such dog could do the work of five cowboys; intelligent, energetic, fast, eager to work and easy to train and handle, Blue Lacys herded cattle, hogs and chickens. They also served as droving and hunting dogs.
While these gentle, versatile dogs continue to be used on ranches, they are also becoming highly prized again as hunting dogs. They are proving valuable, as well, in search and rescue work, owing to their keen scent-trailing ability; in addition, their easygoing way with children, their aptitude for jogging, agility courses, and games of Frisbee contribute to their growing popularity as family pets.
The Blue Lacy is a Texas native, a working dog bred to play an essential role in ranch operations, at a time when ranches themselves became one of the iconic Texas symbols. A dog that has more than pulled its weight on many a Texas spread; this proud heritage assuredly gives the Blue Lacy a unique and powerful claim of its own to represent the Lone Star State.
The 79th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designates the Blue Lacy as the official State Dog Breed of Texas. *Senate Resolution 108
The ABLA has devoted a considerable amount of time to it's members and breeders in order to help them achieve their goals in helping each other to sufficiently expand our gene pool in order for the Blue Lacy to attain official recognition as a breed. Many have understood our vision and have joined us to work very hard to help reach our goals of breeding pure bred and healthy Blue Lacy dogs.
It is the ABLA's hope that the information you have seen on these pages will help you to better understand the true history of this breed, as well as the people that have dedicated themselves towards saving this incredible breed. These are magnificent dogs and don't deserve to be wiped out due to cross breeding! It is because of these Licensed Breeders that have continued to expand their education towards the goal of breeding to better the breed, that your grandchildren will someday be able to enjoy the special qualities that we all love about these unique dogs. If not for these visionaries the few pure Blue Lacys left sure wouldn't be around in the future.
If you feel that you have been drawn to these dogs, please take some time to fully investigate all claims that you will be hearing from various people claiming to be selling you "Blue Lacy" puppies. There is nothing like the experience of owning a true Blue Lacy. These are incredible life companions that will be around for many years, don't short change yourself by settling for anything but the real deal. Make sure you do your research and get your pup from a licensed ABLA breeder. * American Blue Lacy Association