apiverve / dogbreeds

1.2.3 2026-10-26 14:38 UTC

Requires

• php: >=7.4
• guzzlehttp/guzzle: ^7.0

Requires (Dev)

• phpunit/phpunit: ^9.0

MIT

• APIVerve

• api
• apiverve
• dogbreeds
• dog breeds api
• dog breed api
• dog api
• dog breed json
• dog breed lookup

Published on Packagist.org on 2026-10-26 17:20 UTC

README

Dog Breeds searches canine breed records by name to return official breed names and kennel club group classifications. Paid plans add height, weight, lifespan, traits, and original breeding purposes.

The Dog Breeds API provides a simple, reliable way to integrate dog breeds functionality into your applications. Built for developers who need production-ready dog breeds capabilities without the complexity of building from scratch.

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Available on:

Quick Start

Using JavaScript

async function callDogBreedsAPI() {
    try {
        const params = new URLSearchParams({
            breed: 'beagle'
        });

        const response = await fetch(`https://api.apiverve.com/v1/dogbreeds?${params}`, {
            method: 'GET',
            headers: {
                'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
            }
        });

        const data = await response.json();
        console.log(data);
    } catch (error) {
        console.error('Error:', error);
    }
}

callDogBreedsAPI();

Using cURL

curl -X GET "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/dogbreeds?breed=beagle" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"

Get your API key: https://apiverve.com

📁 For more examples, see the examples folder

Installation

Choose your preferred programming language:

📦 NPM (JavaScript/Node.js)

npm install @apiverve/dogbreeds

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🔷 NuGet (.NET/C#)

dotnet add package APIVerve.API.DogBreeds

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🐍 Python (PyPI)

pip install apiverve-dogbreeds

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💎 Ruby (RubyGems)

gem install apiverve_dogbreeds

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🐘 PHP (Packagist)

composer require apiverve/dogbreeds

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🎯 Dart (pub.dev)

dart pub add apiverve_dogbreeds

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🤖 Android (JitPack)

implementation 'com.github.apiverve:dogbreeds-api:1.0.0'

Package Code →

🐹 Go

go get github.com/apiverve/dogbreeds-api/go

Package Code →

Why Use This API?

Feature	Benefit
Multi-language SDKs	Native packages for JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, and Android
Simple Integration	Single API key authentication, consistent response format
Production Ready	99.9% uptime SLA, served from 24 global regions
Comprehensive Docs	Full examples, OpenAPI spec, and dedicated support

Documentation

• 🏠 API Home: Dog Breeds API
• 📚 API Reference: docs.apiverve.com/ref/dogbreeds
• 📖 OpenAPI Spec: openapi.yaml
• 💡 Examples: examples/

What Can You Build?

The Dog Breeds API is commonly used for:

• Web Applications - Add dog breeds features to your frontend or backend
• Mobile Apps - Native SDKs for Android development
• Automation - Integrate with n8n, Zapier, or custom workflows
• SaaS Products - Enhance your product with dog breeds capabilities
• Data Pipelines - Process and analyze data at scale

API Reference

Authentication

All requests require an API key in the header:

x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE

Get your API key: https://apiverve.com

Response Format

Every APIVerve endpoint returns the same envelope — check status, then read data:

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": { ... }
}

Example Response

A real response from the Dog Breeds API:

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "breed": "beagle",
    "foundCount": 1,
    "foundBreeds": [
      {
        "name": "Beagle",
        "weight": {
          "lowerLbs": 20,
          "upperLbs": 35
        },
        "height": {
          "lowerInches": 13,
          "upperInches": 15
        },
        "bredFor": "rabbit, hare hunting",
        "group": "hound",
        "life_span": {
          "lowerYears": 13,
          "upperYears": 16
        },
        "traits": [
          "amiable",
          "even tempered",
          "excitable",
          "determined",
          "gentle",
          "intelligent"
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Support & Community

• 🏠 API Home: Dog Breeds API
• 💬 Support: https://apiverve.com/contact
• 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
• 📖 Documentation: https://docs.apiverve.com
• 🌐 Website: https://apiverve.com

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Security

For security concerns, please review our Security Policy.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Built with ❤️ by APIVerve

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