The Dog API
FreemiumLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Serves random dog photos and vet-reviewed breed data for 650+ breeds.
Example request
curl -s 'https://api.thedogapi.com/v1/images/search'
Free tier, in plain English
A free signup gives an instant API key; the site only says paid Startup/Enterprise plans raise the request limit, without publishing the free plan's exact cap.
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