Truffle dogs, the university in Piedmont

A'university very special to Barot in Piedmont, frequented by students only. A school dedicated to the search for a valuable product, the White Truffle of Alba, and addressed to dogs and their training in refining this important technique. Founded in 1880, He found its formalization in 1935 during the course of the fifth Fair of the Alba White Truffle. Located near the castle in Roddi, makes use of the important presence of a mini museum, where the deeds and the history of Barot family describes, which first opened the ball. Not only, because within the structure you can find important information related to this profession so unique and special, making use of key specialization of dogs that smell superfine.

A school is currently manage Giovanni Monchiero, Barot and part of the fourth generation representative Dynasty. The meaning in Piedmontese dialect Barot shows the tool used by tartufaio, or the stick or bar. The university uses for large spaces dogs, then the nature and the wonderful hills of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato in Piedmont. Place a symbol of research and collection of prized mushroom-shaped tuber, often it sold at higher figures based on the quality. The quadrupeds walk and run through the woods in search of truffles, learning to hunt them down in detail and with precision.

The courses last for three weeks, during which the dog learns to recognize in a playful way, the scent of the tuber, followed by moments of research in the field where the elements are hidden deep. The hunt and discovery follows the prize, on its way to a real path in the countryside where the dogs they venture into the woods looking tracks and smells. The course costs 500 euro, at the end of the three weeks it will receive a certificate followed by several years of specialization. The dogs are stimulated with caresses, words and affectionate gestures. The result tied directly to the type of relationship established with your friend, a sincere feeling and a natural dialogue. Despite beliefs, the best four-footed animals for research is precisely the mixed-breed, known as tabui, real natural hounds.