Color: The wolf sable color is allowed in the some countries. Is it allowed in the USA?
The NBCA's Breed Standard is based on the FCI Breed Standard used in Norway, the Buhund's country of origin. Our standard lists wheaton, any shade from light cream to dark orange including wheaton with black tipped hair, and Black as the accepted colors. Wolf sable is not an accepted color.
So what is the difference between wheaton with black tipped hair and wolf sable color?
A wheaton with black tipped hair should have a clear wheaton color under the black tipping so that your impression when you see the dog is that it is cream, gold or orange with discernable black tips. If the dog appears grey or muddy in color, this is wolf sable. If the dog gives the impression of an Elkhound color, you are looking at a wolf sable. Some wolf sable Buhunds have distinct color patterns and others have a less defined over all greyish cast.
Please note: A black mask is permissible on the wheaton color.
Table or Ground: Are Buhunds judged on the ground or on the table?
The Norwegian Buhund is judged on the ground. This was affirmed by the AKC in January 2010. The AKC does not list the Norwegian Buhund on its current chart of Table dogs. Of course, in an emergency, by prior arrangement, or with the consent of the exhibitor, the Norwegian Buhund may be judged on a ramp or table, with the ramp preferred.
