The Blue Lacy is a medium-sized dog that has a color the name suggests — blue! Their short coat appears grey, but may shine blue in the sunlight. They have floppy ears and may have some white markings, though they shouldn’t have excessive white as this doesn’t fit the breed standard. They do shed but they don’t require a lot of grooming.
The Blue Lacy is a working dog who has both a herding and a hunting drive. This means they have a ton of energy that you should be prepared to deal with! If your Lacy doesn’t have enough outlets for that energy, they may start to destroy your things out of boredom. They’re highly intelligent and active, and need a lot to keep them amused. You can achieve this with long walks, space to run around, and a few things to keep them mentally occupied. Trick-training and enrichment like lickmats can be really great for this sort of thing.
Because of their hunting drive, they aren’t always best-suited to live with cats and other small animals. Although it’s not impossible for a cat to co-exist with a hunting breed, it’s often better that they don’t. Bear this in mind if you intend to have other pets in the family.
Blue Lacy – A Hunting Dog
They’re very healthy dogs compared to some other breeds. If you’re looking for minimal health risk and issues, they might be the dog for you. However, they can be prone to skin problems and allergies. In the grand scheme of things, these are minor problems that shouldn’t put too much strain on you. Like any dog though, you should ensure the parents are health-tested if you buy your dog from a breeder. That will give them the best start in life. A Friendly and awesome dog to own.
