BreedCountry

Travelling from

Yes, with conditions: permit required, restricted.

Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.

Breed rules in Austria

Permit required (Wien)
Keepers and handlers of these dogs from six months need a Hundeführschein (keeper within three months, repeated after 21 to 24 months). Muzzle and leash in public places, handler at least 16 and under 0.5 per mille alcohol. Since 1 July 2019 a knowledge course is required before registering any dog. source
Restricted (Niederösterreich)
Dogs with increased danger potential must be notified to the municipality with a description of property and fencing, the keeper needs an extended Sachkunde (10 hours with the dog), and at most two such dogs per household. Muzzle and leash at public places in built-up areas. All dogs need liability insurance of at least 725,000 euros. source

Getting into Austria

From an EU country: The pet travels with its owner and needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks or older and valid from 21 days after the primary vaccination, and an EU pet passport, so it must be at least 16 weeks old to enter Austria. Maximum 5 pets per vehicle. source
Rabies antibody test: Needed for pets from non-EU countries not on the EU list: blood sample at least 30 days after vaccination and at least three months before travel, at an approved laboratory, 0.5 IU/ml or more. Pets needing a titre must be at least 7 months old on entry. source
Tapeworm treatment: Tapeworm treatment for dogs is required only for entry into Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway and Northern Ireland, given by a vet 24 to 120 hours before entry. It is not required to enter this country. source
Quarantine: The EU entry conditions list no quarantine for pets that meet them. source

Rules change. Check the official source linked on each line before you travel.

Running costs: about €1,788 a year, pet insurance about €738 of that.

Size: 42–50 kg, 8–11 years.