Genetic Advancement Through Proof, Data, & Analysis
The Overarching, Standards-based Registry Data Service for all Blue Lacy Dogs of all Colors
No Club Memberships Required & None Rejected
All Credible Bloodlines Accepted Based on Standards
Independent & Supportive of Other Registries & Breeder Clubs
Dedicated to the Texas Blue Lacy Since 2008. The National Lacy Dog Registry is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization committed to the improvement, conservation, and responsible stewardship of the Texas Blue Lacy — proudly recognized as the official State Dog Breed of Texas.a
We offer straightforward registration services, detailed pedigrees (including our new Premium format with photos and extended data, working endorsements, and free lifetime updates — all to support Blue Lacy owners, breeders, and the culture surrounding this “true Texas breed.”
No memberships required or restricted. Our services are open to everyone who owns a Blue Lacy, whether its coat color is blue, red, or tricolor. The NLDR recognizes all Lacys with documented ancestry. NLDR will evaluate such dogs and record their data. Minor variances from the standard will be documented and can be used to make the best mate selections that will correct and balance variant traits while continuing and improving genetic lines.
Breeder Clubs & Registries – The NLDR recognizes and will evaluate any credible bloodline for any Lacy dog. The Lacy world is fragmented into groups of individuals with varying objectives. This creates pockets of genetics that meet the objectives of each group. The NLDR recognizes and documents any Lacy based on its documentation, genetic traits, and individual accomplishments. The NLDR will support any breeder who wants to access the broader genetic pool and make better breeding decisions, regardless of group authority. The NLDR will support any individuals who have been forcibly exited or socially isolated from breeder groups.
Club Politics & Club Rules – The NLDR operates independently from all clubs, including the National Lacy Dog Association (NLDA). Leave club politics behind when working with the NLDR. The NLDR recognizes each dog’s quality based on evidence. Word of mouth and what your buddies say about your dog have very low significance with the NLDR. The NLDR is focused on genetic improvement through proof and data, providing a clear path to raising better Blue Lacys. To follow this path, one must let go of words and lead with proof of the quality of your dog.
The Animal Research Foundation (ARF) – The first registry to recognize and register Lacys. The ARF is now closed as the owner has passed. NLDR has registered and holds data records on the first registered Lacy, PRESTON’S BIG BLUE (LDR1), his sire, PRESTON’S OLD BLUE (LDR0), and his dam, PRESTON’S ELLIE (LDR00). These were the first 3 Lacys registered in history. NLDR maintains registry files on these first 3 registered Lacys as well as all ARF-registered dogs and litters, and we will register any Lacy from any documented bloodline that branches off of these orignal Lacy dogs and all those later brought together with these lines to form the modern Blue Lacy registries and based on the NLDR Standard, we will register these dogs and provide registration services and document each Lacy’s history.
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Registration & Pedigrees
The National Lacy Dog Registry files can include any data that relates to dogs that you may need. Our pedigrees include basic, useful dog info, as seen in the image above. The registry database can record and manage any additional data related to dogs, including DNA. Traditional or Premium options do not affect the data we can track for you in your dog’s NLDR file. Video and photo data are included with NLDR dog files.
– $0 Dog Information Updates – Send an email to lacydogregistry@gmail.com.
– $20 NLDR Traditional Pedigree and Registration – Text only, 4-generation, certificate paper, signed, embossed with NLDR seal, trifolded, and mailed, image emailed. APPLICATION
– $40 NLDR Premium Pedigree and Registration – Plus dog photos, parchment paper, no-bend mailer, image emailed. APPLICATION
– $30 NLDR Traditional Litter Registration – Custom brand. Emailed PDF Puppy Certificates. APPLICATION
– $60 NLDR Premium Litter Registration – Includes Premium NLDR Litter certificate (sample) and listings on the NLDR website & Facebook. APPLICATION
– $10 NLDR Traditional Pedigree Rerun & Reprint
– $20 NLDR Premium Pedigree Rerun & Reprint.
– $30 NLDR Traditional Memorial Pedigree – Profile picture of the dog, memorial statement, text pedigree, certificate paper, wet signed, seal embossed, trifolded, mailed, and image emailed.
– $50 NLDR Premium Memorial Pedigree – Plus parchment paper, full picture 4- generation pedigree.
NLDR Pedigree Proof Endorsements – Email video proof to lacydogregistry@gmail.com along with any other information updates on your dog.
— NLDR Proven Gundog – Videos must demonstrate the dog being confident & handling with control around a shooter. Example 1 – Example 2
— NLDR Proven Waterdog – Videos must demonstrate the dog swimming readily of its own volition, in a depth of water where its feet are not touching bottom.
— NLDR Proven Retrieving – Videos must demonstrate the dog eagerly retrieving any item to the handler on command multiple times.
— NLDR Proven Retriever – Videos must demonstrate the dog performing actual fowl retrieving work with a shooter.
— NLDR Proven Shed Dog – Videos must demonstrate the dog finding a shed, picking it up, and bringing it to you. Example
— NLDR Proven Tracking Dog – Videos must demonstrate the dog tracking in live track situations. As a second option, the NLDR will accept credible, posted statistics as proof of a Tracking Dog. Video Tracking Example – Statistics Tracking Example
— NLDR Proven Cowdog – Videos must demonstrate the dog performing actual cattle work by a process. Example
— NLDR Proven Hogdog – Videos must demonstrate the dog hunting wild hogs successfully. Example
— NLDR Proven Treedog – Videos must demonstrate the dog treeing game successfully through the dispatch.
— NLDR Proven Trap Dog – Videos must demonstrate the dog working through a trapping process on a real trapline that has not been tampered with. Example: The dog must initiate the job at the point where a trap was set and has been dragged at least 20 yards, then hold at bay. Dispatch is optional based on the trapper’s process.