Dogs API

API

Free API for dog images and breed data from the Stanford Dogs Dataset

Overview

The Dogs API offers RESTful endpoints to access dog images and breed information sourced from the Stanford Dogs Dataset. Key endpoints include listing all breeds (/breeds/list/all), fetching random images for a specific breed (/breed/{breed}/images/random), and retrieving a random dog image (/breeds/image/random). Responses are JSON-formatted, delivering image URLs and breed lists. Ideal use cases: Integrating dog images into pet apps, creating educational tools about dog breeds, enhancing content with random dog photos for blogs/social media, or building fun daily dog image widgets.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://dog.ceo/dog-api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No authentication required
Stanford Dogs Dataset integration
Breed-specific image endpoints
Random image generation

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Dogs API free to use?

Yes, the Dogs API is completely free with no subscription or hidden costs.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not needed—you can make requests directly without an API key.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, typically containing image URLs or breed list data.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Animals

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ No API key needed
⊕ Simple integration
⊕ Access to Stanford Dogs Dataset breeds
⊕ Free unlimited usage
⊕ Multiple endpoints for breed lists and images

Cons

⊖ No detailed breed characteristics (e.g., size, temperament)
⊖ Only provides image URLs (no direct image storage)
⊖ No service level agreement (SLA)