ABLA American Blue Lacy Association Steps Up To Fight For Blue Lacys

Sept. 27, 2008 - PRLog -- The American Blue Lacy Association
Mission Statement

To preserve promote and foster in America the breeding, training, and distribution of reliable working Blue Lacys through education, ethical breeding and active ownership.

The purpose:

• To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as adopted and promulgated by the American Blue Lacy Association and to obtain approval by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which American Blue Lacys shall be judged.

• To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at hunt trials, dog shows, obedience trials and event canine sports.

• To promote, conduct ABLA regional clubs the guidance to sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials and field trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.



The American Blue Lacy Association
Mission Statement


The ABLA was formed by a group of concerned Blue Lacy owners and breeders who shared a common interest in protecting this rare breed of dog. Since the beginning of this not-for-profit organization (September 2008), other individuals and families have joined the founders of the ABLA to support and assist in this worthy endeavor.

The ABLA is working in concert with owners, breeders, additional canine organizations, and many others to maintain the genetic health of the Blue Lacy (by breeding for the betterment of the breed), provide accurate information about the breed through education, as well as assist owners and breeders facing challenges which come along with sharing life with a working Blue Lacy. The ABLA is also devoted to the purpose of locating suitable homes and assisting the placement of rescue or re-homing Blue Lacys. The ultimate goal of the ABLA is to see that the integrity, honor, and standard of the American Blue Lacy remains beyond reproach and is accepted in to the registry of the American Kennel Club.

One of the key ingredients to achieving the goals of the ABLA's mission statement is communication. By addressing its genetic future, the responsibilities involved with ownership, and its fight to survive, the ABLA hopes to help create an environment that will allow the Blue Lacy to thrive. This site, as well as the entire ABLA membership, are devoted to that purpose. 

"A Blue Lacy can handle the meanest longhorn cattle and take to the job instinctively, requiring no training. They can also tackle wild hogs, but can herd chickens in the barnyard as well. Their owners claim they're a good all-around dog, knowing just where to be at the appropriate time and diving into chores without being told to do so. Some will also tree game. They have a gentle nature and take direction with ease." Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds

Why are they referred to as a "Blue" Lacy?

A common misconception is that Blue Lacys are named for the color of their coat. The name isn’t for their color but for the blue gene they carry. If the blue gene appears recessive to the naked eye due to the color of the coat, it still carries the blue gene as will be readily apparent by the color of the puppies when bred. This makes it irrelevant if they’re blue, red, tri-colored or gunmetal gray as they all carry the blue gene and are still “Blue Lacys”.

"The origin of the unusual slate blue color (and blue nose) is a genetic rarity. Few dogs have this coloration-the Bearded Collie, the Neopolitan Mastiff, the Greyhound-so the Greyhound contribution to the Blue Lacy's genetic make-up is a likely one." The Atlas of Dog Breeds of The World

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We are owners, breeders and enthusiasts that are passionate about Blue Lacys.
We are dedicated to having the Blue Lacy recognized. Our goal is to bring this incredible breed to the attention of the public and have it established as a true All American breed.

To preserve and promote true working Blue Lacy dogs through education, open communication, research, ethical breeding and active ownership.

We are working to make American Blue Lacys more commonly known throughout the United States as the incredible dogs they are.