Texana Thursday: 3 Fun Facts about the Blue Lacy

The blue lacy is the official Texas dog breed Wikimedia Commons photo).

Texans love their pets—birds, cats, dogs, or whatever they might be. But in 2005, the Texas Legislature adopted the Blue Lacy as the official state dog breed.

Some fun facts about the Blue Lacy breed include:

1. The Blue Lacy breed originated in Texas.

According to the Texas Lacy Game Dog Association, four brothers named Lacy (Frank, George, Ewin, and Harry), who lived in the Texas Hill Country, developed the dog breed in 1858.

The Blue Lacy is a medium-sized, well-built, and strong breed. They are usually observed to maintain a good height-to-weight ratio, and have a proportional body structure.

Fully-grown Blue Lacys are approximately between 18-25 inches high. Meanwhile, the average Blue Lacy weight ranges between 30-50 pounds.

2. Blue Lacys make excellent working dogs.

The Blue Lacy breed is a result of Greyhound, scent hound, and coyote. They are known for being high energy, hard-working, and loyal to their families.

They are also known for their grit, which helps when it comes to dealing with big game or difficult livestock.

3. A Blue Lacy almost became the Texas A&M University mascot.

According to an article in the Bryan-College Station Eagle newspaper, some Texas A&M University supporters suggested that a Blue Lacy be selected as the dog mascot, known as Reveille. But that suggestion was rejected and, keeping with university tradition, a Collie was again selected to serve as Reveille.