The Blue Lacy is a native of Burnet (rhymes with "dern it") County and is a working dog well-versed in the arts of herding and following scent. In fact, Ol' Yeller, which was written by Fred Gipson from neighboring Mason County, is said to have been influenced by the Blue Lacy. Here is a short article about this unusual Texas native:
Saturday, November 25, 2017
State Dog of Texas
The Blue Lacy, the state dog of Texas, has yet to win a prize at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held annually at Madison Square Garden. This, of course, should come as no surprise because the Blue Lacy is not yet considered a registered breed by any of the major kennel clubs. In true Texas style, the dog was named the Texas state breed by the state legislature in 2005, a gesture that seemed to show the rest of the world that Texas was not only at odds with the federal government but with national organizations obsessed with the furry and the four-legged as well.
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