La Federcaccia of Piacenza with the patronage of the Emilia Romagna Region and the province of Piacenza, for Sunday 10 June in Castell'Arquato, in the Pallastrelli area, the first day in Piacenza of hunting dogphilia. These are dog and hunter competitions and aptitude tests for which a registration fee must be paid. The program includes a practical demonstration of truffle hunting with trained dogs, organized by the Association of Italian Truffles of Emilia Romagna.
There will also be a gazebo of the Gruppo Conduttori Cani da Traccia to illustrate the important role played by the staff and specialized dogs in search for injured animals. Also on the same day are also scheduled races of hounds on hare and wild boar. The objective of the event to which those who share the cinovenatory spirit have joined, is to find moments and spaces for friendship and comparison to give a example of serious and concrete commitment especially with the involvement of young people.
The municipalities of Castell'Arquato, Lugagnano, Vernasca and Morfasso will be involved in the organization. The trophy of the first Piacenza day of hunting dog lovers will be awarded following the play-offs among the first classified of the races reserved for pointing dogs: it is a Franchi Feeling Beccaccia over-and-under shotgun.