Blue Lacy

The basic physical characteristics of the Blue Lacy (also referred to as Blue Lacy Game Dog and Texas Blue Lacy Game Dog include the following:

-Sleek, smooth, tight, appearance
-Slate blue coat with moderate to full white markings on their brisket
-Light gun-metal gray to black
-Some Blue Lacy’s are tri-colored (blue with red markings on the muzzle, over the eyes, down the legs, or on under the tail.
-Vivid and distinctive yellow to orange colored eyes

Personality and Temperament of the Blue Lacy
With children the Blue Lacy is quite amicable. For the most part, the breed is known for being simple to handle. Either as a house pet or working animal, the Blue Lacy is responds well to gentle commands rather than stern ones.

The devotion and energy of this breed is what makes the Lacy a loving dog. The dog has the capabilities to handle the most belligerent of longhorn cattle to the most jittery of hens. The dog has the aptitude to perform the work of five cowboys. Other work abilities of the breed include locating wounded deer, hog hunting, herding, a guard dog as well as treeing game.

Other Breed Characteristics
The average height of the Blue Lacy is 18 to 25 inches with the female being a little shorter. The weight ranges between 25 to 50 pounds for both genders. The life expectancy of the Blue Lacy breed is about 16 years.

Blue Lacy Health Problems Ideal Living Conditions

There are not any specific reports on any specific health concerns with the Blue Lacy. The Blue Lacy can adapt to almost any type of living conditions. Be it indoors or outdoors, they can double as a nice loving house dogs or as an outdoor canine, as well. Either way, the breed can be conditioned to live in or outside of the house.