Corsican Dog

Corsican Dog
A Cursinu in profile
Other namescursinu, chien corse
OriginCorsica (France)
Traits
Weight approx 25kg
Coat Thick, short or medium-length
Colour All shades of tan and black with or without brindle. Limited white patches.
Kennel club standards
Société Centrale Canine standard
Dog (domestic dog)
A young Cursinu

The Corsican Dog (chien corse) or Cursinu, is a breed of dog originating from Corsica. It has existed on the island since the 16th century, but went into decline during the late 20th century; however it was saved and became recognized by the Société Centrale Canine. Used for a variety of working purposes, it has no specific health issues.