At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short to medium, dense
A rustic, well-balanced medium-sized working dog with a thick coat that is usually short or medium but can be longer.1
Personality what they are like
Gentle, loyal and closely attached to its owner, calm and steady at home but energetic when working. It tends to be watchful with strangers and rarely barks.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
An energetic working dog that needs daily exercise and something to do, such as herding, tracking or long hikes.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low maintenance, with occasional brushing to remove loose hair.1
Home where they are happiest
Copes well with heat and cold and suits rural or active homes with space.1
Company who they like around
Very people-oriented and gentle with children; patient, consistent training channels its hunting instinct.1
The story where it all began
The Cursinu has been recorded on Corsica since the 16th century, where it herded livestock and hunted boar, fox and hare. Its numbers fell in the later 20th century as mainland breeds arrived, so enthusiasts founded a preservation association in 1989 and the breed was recognised in France in 2003.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Société Centrale Canine
- Recognised nationally in France in 2003, placed with the spitz and primitive breeds; not an FCI-recognised breed.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Corsican Dog. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.