60 years of MilHuz

Military dogs are at home in Kaisersteinbruch

The dogs are used to protect buildings and installations. In addition, German and Belgian shepherds are trained as sniffer dogs for drugs and explosives. There is also a cooperation with Ghana (center).

(Bild: Milhuz Kaisersteinbruch/Bundesheer)

The training center of the Austrian Armed Forces has now been in existence for 60 years. It is the only one for the whole of Austria. 

The Military Dog Center (MilHuz) Kaisersteinbruch is the Armed Forces' facility for breeding, training and further training, deployment and testing of service dogs throughout Austria. With around 2000 home-bred Rottweilers, 90 percent of which are bred at MilHuz, and 2500 registered dogs, it is the largest Rottweiler owner in the world.

German and Belgian shepherds are also trained and for more than five years, Labradors have also been part of the training center. There are currently 173 military dogs and 129 military dog handlers in Austria.

Black beady eyes, a sweet look: as babies, the Rottis are cute. Training to become a service dog starts at a very young age.

(Bild: Wenzel Andy)

(Bild: Stefan FRIEBE)

(Bild: laura_h)

There is also a cooperation with Ghana.

(Bild: Mario Knipfer/Bundesheer)

Military dog training has a long tradition in Austria. Already in the K.&K. Monarchy at the beginning of the First World War, the great benefits of service dogs were recognized. By the end of the war, around 2000 military dogs were in the service of the Emperor. On June 15, 1964, the former military dog squadron was set up under the leadership of the Bruckneudorf Fortress Command. Thanks to its great work since then, MilHuz Kaisersteinbruch has also received great international recognition. Training support for Ghana has been in place since 2018. The aim is to support the establishment of a competence center for service dogs in West Africa.

Military dog center celebrates its 60th anniversary with the public
On August 14, there will be an open day in Kaisersteinbruch from 10 am. At 10:15 a.m. there will be a Rochus celebration, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. there will be a performance show of the military dogs, and at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. there will be a guided tour of the military dog center.