Truffle Hunting and Training Insights

The video explores the Lagotto Romagnolo, a breed originally used for hunting waterfowl in Italy, now trained to find truffles. Truffles are rare, aromatic fungi valued in cuisine, selling for high prices due to their scarcity. Lolo, a trained Lagotto Romagnolo, is showcased as she hunts for truffles in the Pacific Northwest. Despite challenges like summer heat affecting scent detection, Lolo successfully finds a truffle, demonstrating her skills and training.

What was the original purpose of breeding the Lagotto Romagnolo?

• To hunt waterfowl

• To guard livestock

• To be a companion dog

• To herd sheep

What makes truffles so valuable in the culinary world?

• Their vibrant color

• Their ease of cultivation

• Their aromatic flavor

• Their large size

Why are truffles difficult to find?

• They are only found in deserts

• They grow on tree branches

• They grow underground

• They are visible only at night

Who is Lolo's owner and trainer?

• Giovanni Bianchi

• Alana McGee

• Francesco Verdi

• Maria Rossi

What season is prime for truffle hunting in Washington?

• Winter

• Fall

• Summer

• Spring

What challenge does summer present for truffle hunting?

• Truffles are more expensive

• Truffles are less aromatic

• The ground is too hard to dig

• The heat dissipates the truffle odor

How does Lolo find truffles?

• By sight

• By following her nose

• By digging randomly

• By listening for sounds

What is Lolo's reward for finding a truffle?

• A walk in the park

• A pat on the head

• A piece of chicken

• A new toy

What type of truffle did Lolo find?

• White truffle

• Black truffle

• Summer truffle

• Burgundy truffle

What is Lolo trained to do when she finds a truffle?

• Eat it

• Dig it up completely

• Bark loudly

• Touch it but not pick it up