Do you know your State Dog???

[bghogdogtx]

Pretty neat little article on yahoo home page this morning.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/whos-top-dog-official-state-canines-2385057/#poll-C926B9A6965B11DF88C4EE5DB10B4572

[catchrcall]

I tried looking up the state dog from my home state (South Dakota) and it came up with a stinking prarie dog!  I hate them things!

[kevin]

Prairie dog isn't so bad....  Atleast its not a Lacy dog.   

[Bryant]

Prairie dog isn't so bad....  Atleast its not a Lacy dog.   

Ummm...I almost hate to say this, but I'm pretty sure the article even said "BLUE LACY".  I wonder how the wording is in the official Texas records.  Steve??

[HogzgoneWild]

It says "lacy dog" and they aren't near as bad as other choice breeds.

[Cutter Bay Kennels]

Prairie dog isn't so bad....  Atleast its not a Lacy dog.   

Ummm...I almost hate to say this, but I'm pretty sure the article even said "BLUE LACY".  I wonder how the wording is in the official Texas records.  Steve??

Steve would not know.  He got out of "Blue Lacys".  LOL!!!!!!

[Bryant]

79(R) H.C.R. No. 108

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
   WHEREAS, The State of Texas has traditionally recognized a
variety of official state symbols as tangible representations of
the proud spirit and heritage of our state; and
   WHEREAS, Like the Texas longhorn, the Blue Lacy is a Texas original; the only dog breed to have originated in this state, Lacys
are named for brothers George, Ewin, Frank, and Harry Lacy, who
moved to Texas from Kentucky in 1858 and settled in the area of
Burnet County; and
   WHEREAS, The Lacy family bred cattle and hogs, so it was
natural that they would also breed dogs to work them; the family is
said to have used greyhound, scenthound, and coyote stock in
creating the animal that took their name; and
   WHEREAS, For a hundred years, Blue Lacys were a common
fixture on ranches in the Southwest, where it was said that one such
dog could do the work of five cowboys; intelligent, energetic,
fast, eager to work, and easy to train and handle, Lacys herded
cattle, hogs, and chickens, and also served as droving and hunting
dogs; and
   WHEREAS, With the declining use of working dogs on ranches,
Lacys almost disappeared as a breed; since 1975, however, there has
been a dedicated effort to save them, and their numbers now total
more than a thousand; most registered Lacys are currently bred in
Texas and sold to residents of the state; and
   WHEREAS, While these gentle, versatile dogs continue to be
used on ranches, they are also becoming highly prized again as
hunting dogs and are proving valuable, as well, in search and rescue
work, owing to their keen scent-trailing ability; in addition,
their easygoing way with children, their aptitude for jogging,
agility courses, and games of Frisbee, and their suitability as
watch dogs are all contributing to their growing popularity as
family pets; and
   WHEREAS, A medium-sized dog with a short, smooth, sleek coat,
the Lacy stands from 18 to 25 inches tall when full-grown and weighs
approximately 30 to 50 pounds; all Lacys carry a rare blue-color
gene, even though they are divided into three color
classifications:  blue, red, and tri-color; and
   WHEREAS, Lacys are recognized and registered through the
National Kennel Club, Continental Kennel Club, Universal Kennel
International, Lacy Game Dog Registry, Texas Lacy Game Dog
Association, and American Pet Registry, Inc.; and
   WHEREAS, Along with its place of origin and its ranching
pedigree, this companionable dog boasts yet another association
with the State of Texas:  in the 1880s, the Lacys were one of three
families who donated granite from Granite Mountain for the building
of the new State Capitol; and
   WHEREAS, The Blue Lacy is a Texas native, a working dog bred
to play an essential role in ranch operations, at a time when
ranches themselves became one of the iconic Texas symbols, and a dog
that has more than pulled its weight on many a Texas spread; this
proud heritage assuredly gives the Lacy a unique and powerful claim
of its own to represent the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
   RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate the Blue Lacy as the official State Dog Breed of
Texas.

                                                                          Castro
                                                                          Strama




______________________________              ______________________________
 
   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House     

   I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the House on May
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

   I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the Senate on May
25, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



APPROVED: __________________                                               
 
                Date                                                         




 
         __________________                                             
 
              Governor           


So I guess by the above reading, the other colors of the Lacy dog are not the official State of Texas dog....only the Blue's???

You know were just pulling your chain, Steve!!!  All in fun.  (But you should petition the next legislative session to have the wording changed!)

[Monteria]

I can take it from you guys. It is the whole situation, and its detriment that drives me nuts. But I guess that anything with the potential to represent $$$, will be daddy didn't marry mommyized for profit. Concerning you last suggestion, Shhhh! 

[t.wilbanks]

Blue Lacy, Red Lacy, Yellow Lacy, what ever color it is, atleast we didnt end up with them sorry ol Catahoulas as our state dog!!     

[Cutter Bay Kennels]

Blue Lacy, Red Lacy, Yellow Lacy, what ever color it is, atleast we didnt end up with them sorry ol Catahoulas as our state dog!!     

They will be up for grabs soon.  Marvin is trying to get "LA" to shed them for the "DOGO".   

[bghogdogtx]

HAHAHA  Good one T.wilbanks

[t.wilbanks]

Blue Lacy, Red Lacy, Yellow Lacy, what ever color it is, atleast we didnt end up with them sorry ol Catahoulas as our state dog!!     

They will be up for grabs soon.  Marvin is trying to get "LA" to shed them for the "DOGO".   

Maybe them cajuns will settle for a catdo!! 

[TurdBurd]

twill,
that's a low blow!!!! that will get a coonass in the heart!! LOL

[waylon-N.E. OK]

I can't find Oklahoma's but I am pretty sure it must be the Coyote

[roughdog]

well hell i didnt know the blue lacy was the texas state dog might have to try one always been a yella fella

[hogaholicswife]

I just pray that Fl isn't some type of "foo foo" dog! I want something tough like a big box headed curr dog or maybe a gritty feist:-)

[Cutter Bay Kennels]

I just pray that Fl isn't some type of "foo foo" dog! I want something tough like a big box headed curr dog or maybe a gritty feist:-)

Florida's is the Red Lacy.  We're proud of it too.  Steve, send them "blue" culls down this way. 

[Peachcreek]

ouch t-will. tell me how you really feel.

[M Bennet]

AT LEASE ARE STATE DOG ISNT A DOGO . 

[rdjustham]

I just pray that Fl isn't some type of "foo foo" dog! I want something tough like a big box headed curr dog or maybe a gritty feist:-)

Florida's is the Red Lacy.  We're proud of it too.  Steve, send them "blue" culls down this way. 

RED LACY