Last updated September 4, 2006.
K-9 Crime Fighters
K-9 Patrol currently uses two dog breeds in their Unit: the German Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois.  Each dog was
selected for their working drives and potential, and it just worked out that these two breeds dominate their Unit at this
time.
Canine Information
When an APD police dog retires, he is usually adopted by his current handler or his former police K-9 handler.  If that is
not possible, only an APD police officer is allowed to adopt a retired police dog.  Because of the dogs' highly specialized
training, the City of Austin does not allow civilians to adopt any police dogs.