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Lacy Dog

Medium-sized athletic working dog developed in the American Southwest for herding and hunting with a short, sleek coat and intense drive. Known for its high energy and strong work focus, this breed can be blue, red, or tricolor.

Life span
12–16 years
Origin
Texas Hill Country, United States
Lacy Dog dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–16 years
Temperament
Energetic, intelligent, work-focused, devoted, loyal, alert
Origin
Texas Hill Country, United States
Breed group
Herding
Weight
14–23 kg
Height
46–53 cm

About

Lacy Dog

Description

Medium-sized athletic working dog developed in the American Southwest for herding and hunting with a short, sleek coat and intense drive. Known for its high energy and strong work focus, this breed can be blue, red, or tricolor.

History

Developed by the Lacy family in Burnet County, Texas, in the mid-1800s as an all-purpose working dog for herding, trailing, and hunting, using English Shepherd, Greyhound, scent hound, and possibly coyote stock. Officially designated as the State Dog of Texas in 2005.

Temperament

Personality traits

Energetic intelligent work-focused devoted loyal alert

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