Open Dog Registry
Open Dog Registry — free tier with API key
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Open Dog Registry exposes a free-tier JSON API. Register for an API key if required; we verified a public or demo endpoint.
ON PROBE SCHEDULE
We probe a documented GET and expect 2xx JSON — full uptime and health score. Open provider docs ↗
Uptime historystarts after first probe
On our probe schedule. Uptime charts appear after the first check lands.
Example responsefrom provider docs — not verified by us
GET https://registry.dog/api/v1
{
"status": "success",
"data": [
{
"general": {
"name": "Chihuahua",
"group": "Companion",
"personalityTraits": [
"Companionable",
"Dignified"
],
"shortDescription": "The Chihuahua is a tiny, vivacious companion with a huge personality and captivating charm.",
"longDescription": "The Chihuahua is a tiny dog with a huge personality, making it an ideal companion for those who appreciate a vivacious and captivating pet. Weighing around 5 pounds and standing at 7 inches tall, this elegant breed is renowned for its expressive, luminous eyes and characteristic 'apple' head. Chihuahuas are highly loyal and exude a big-dog attitude despite their small size, often displaying a protective instinct that belies their stature.\nThey are adaptable and thrive in city environments, enjoying quality time on their owner's lap. Known for their smooth, straight coats in various colors and patterns, Chihuahuas require minimal grooming but do need training to prevent them from becoming overly dominant. While they are playful and affectionate with their families, their small size makes them unsuitable for rough play with children.\nHighly vocal and alert, Chihuahuas make excellent watchdogs, bringing both joy and companionship to any home. With a lifespan of up to 15 years, these dogs are a long-term commitment, offering endless love and amusement to those who embrace their spirited nature.",
"popularity": 5,
"height": 7,
"weight": 5
},
"physical": {
"size": 1,
"lifespan": 4,
"droolingFrequency": 1,
"coatStyle": "Straight",
"coatTexture": "Smooth",
"coatLength": 2,
"doubleCoat": false
},
"behavior": {
"familyAffection": 4,
"childFriendly": 1,
"dogSociability": 3,
"friendlinessToStrangers": 2,
"playfulness": 4,
"protectiveInstincts": 4,
"adaptability": 4,
"barkingFrequency": 5
},
"care": {
"sheddingAmount": 2,
"groomingFrequency": 1,
"exerciseNeeds": 4,
"mentalStimulationNeeds": 3,
"trainingDifficulty": 3
},
"images": {
"small": {
"indoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/chihuahua/small/indoors.jpg",
"outdoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/chihuahua/small/outdoors.jpg",
"studio": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/chihuahua/small/studio.jpg"
},
"large": {
"indoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/chihuahua/large/indoors.png",
"outdoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/chihuahua/large/outdoors.png",
"studio": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/chihuahua/large/studio.png"
}
},
"id": "chihuahua"
},
{
"general": {
"name": "Siberian Husky",
"group": "Working",
"personalityTraits": [
"Faithful",
"Friendly"
],
"shortDescription": "The playful and sociable Siberian Husky is a friendly, medium-sized sled dog with striking eyes.",
"longDescription": "The Siberian Husky, a medium-sized working dog, is known for its playful and sociable nature, making it a beloved family companion. Originating as a sled dog, Huskies possess great endurance and a powerful, effortless gait, ideal for pulling light loads over snowy terrains. Their thick double coat, often straight and rough, requires moderate grooming but sheds significantly, especially during seasonal changes.\nWith almond-shaped eyes that can be brown, blue, or even one of each, Huskies convey a mischievous yet friendly expression. Standing about 20 inches tall and weighing around 50 pounds, they are agile and nimble-footed, ready for any adventure. Huskies thrive on mental stimulation and vigorous activity, making them perfect for active households.\nThey are extremely sociable, getting along well with children, strangers, and other dogs. However, their innate friendliness makes them poor watchdogs. Naturally clean with little doggy odor, Huskies are easy to love and hard to resist, capturing hearts with their boundless energy and affectionate demeanor.",
"popularity": 5,
"height": 20,
"weight": 50
},
"physical": {
"size": 3,
"lifespan": 3,
"droolingFrequency": 1,
"coatStyle": "Straight",
"coatTexture": "Rough",
"coatLength": 3,
"doubleCoat": true
},
"behavior": {
"familyAffection": 5,
"childFriendly": 5,
"dogSociability": 5,
"friendlinessToStrangers": 5,
"playfulness": 5,
"protectiveInstincts": 1,
"adaptability": 4,
"barkingFrequency": 5
},
"care": {
"sheddingAmount": 4,
"groomingFrequency": 2,
"exerciseNeeds": 5,
"mentalStimulationNeeds": 4,
"trainingDifficulty": 3
},
"images": {
"small": {
"indoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/siberian-husky/small/indoors.jpg",
"outdoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/siberian-husky/small/outdoors.jpg",
"studio": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/siberian-husky/small/studio.jpg"
},
"large": {
"indoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/siberian-husky/large/indoors.png",
"outdoors": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/siberian-husky/large/outdoors.png",
"studio": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chase-manning/open-dog-registry/main/images/siberian-husky/large/studio.png"
}
},
"id": "siberian-husky"
}
]
}Call itcurl · fetch · python
curl "https://registry.dog/api/v1"const res = await fetch("https://registry.dog/api/v1");
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data);import requests
res = requests.get("https://registry.dog/api/v1")
print(res.json())On schedule — GET /api/v1 awaits first probe
GET
/api/v1PROBEDOpen Dog Registry — free tier with API key
GET
/apiApi — documented GET route.
GET
/api/1Api details by ID (example: 1).
GET
/api?limit=10Api — documented GET route.
GET
/api/search?q=testSearch by query parameters.
Machine-readable spec
We probe a documented GET and expect 2xx JSON — full uptime and health score. Export includes every documented route below.
Response-shape history
Not tracked yet. Shape-change history starts once this API joins our probe schedule.
Open Dog Registry: common questions
Is Open Dog Registry free to use?
Yes — Open Dog Registry is a free animals API. Free tier: Free tier — API key required. Whether the free tier allows commercial use is unclear — check the provider docs.
Does Open Dog Registry need an API key?
Yes — Open Dog Registry needs a free API key, which you pass on each request. Rate limits: Unpublished.
Can I call Open Dog Registry from the browser?
Yes — Open Dog Registry returns CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch it directly with no backend proxy. Use the fetch snippet on this page, or hit "Run live" to try it now.
Is Open Dog Registry up right now?
Open Dog Registry is catalogued but not yet on our probe schedule, so we don't publish a live status for it. Check the provider's own status page or docs for its current state.