# Dog Breed Identifier

> Instantly identifies over 170 purebred dog breeds from photos or live video. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephen DeStefano.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-breed-identifier/id1464624631 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephen DeStefano](https://appshunter.io/developer/704977902)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.24/5 from 186 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 284 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-breed-identifier/id1464624631/reviews.md

## What is Dog Breed Identifier?

The Dog Breed Recognizer will instantly and accurately identify over 170 purebreds...here are the key features:

• Identify every AKC (American Kennel Club) purebred...over 170 breeds.
• Snap a picture or upload a photo of the dog to identify.
• Use the "Live Breed Scan" mode to identify dogs in live action and see the top 3 predictions. 
• Get a confidence percent for its top three picks to see how sure the image recognition algorithms feel about thier predictions.
• If you know the AKC group of the dog, you can select it in the settings tab to fine tune the predictions, or simply choose the "All AKC Breeds" option. The AKC categorizes all breeds into seven groups: (1) Sporting (2) Hound (3) Working (4) Terrier (5) Toy (6) Non-Sporting (7) Herding.
• Click on the "Breeds" button to see a complete list of all the AKC Groups and the over 170 breeds they contain...each breed has the AKC group that it's in, the image of what it looks like, and its description information.
• Share the selected dog with its prediction and description to any of the social media venues (FB, Twitter, Save to Photo's, and more) via the "Share" button.

## Key features

- Identify over 170 AKC purebreds
- Snap or upload photos for identification
- Live breed scan mode
- Confidence percentage for predictions
- Filter by AKC breed group
- Browse complete breed list with details
- Share dog predictions and descriptions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-breed-identifier/id1464624631/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Sorta wrong

*2023-03-27*

I got some older pictures of my purebred German shepherd puppy it said it was a purebred GSD but when I put a younger picture of my pup it said my pup was a Keeshond and my pups siblings also said the same thing two times it said Keeshond on two of her sibs, Akita on a different one and it said shih Tuz on another one 🤣. So here’s my advice do this identifier with a pictures of your dog when they have or already had there puberty

### 1/5 — Terrible, don’t download

*2021-10-28*

I took like 10 pictures of my multis poodle, and it kept coming out as a shi tzu. Do not download, it’s fake and a waste of time.

### 1/5 — Don’t download

*2021-07-28*

I upload a black screen and it say it a  German pinscher

### 1/5 — Very unreliable

*2021-05-15*

Nowhere near my dog’s breed

### 1/5 — Not very accurate

*2021-04-17*

Like the title says

### 1/5 — Lhasa Apso full bred not recognized

*2021-02-01*

I’ve loaded many photos of mine and other Lhasa Apsos and not one has been ID’d properly. Most are Shih Tsu or Havanese. Some are Somoyed or Terrier varieties one poodle. Very disappointing.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2020-10-16*

It thought a tent was a beagle dog

### 1/5 — Sad excuse for an AI dog breed identifier

*2020-08-07*

I don’t expect it to be perfect. But this is just a random mess. I uploaded a picture of my foster who I speculate to be some sort of lab mix (a 70 golden colored dog) this app tells me he’s Siberian husky corgi mix 😂

### 1/5 — Not practical

*2020-05-16*

The live breed scanner scanned random objects as dog breeds

### 3/5 — Took awhile to guess my dogs breed

*2020-02-22*

It took a little to guess my husky’s breed but it was close it guessed malamute, Akita, Shiba inu. But as I said she’s a husky. They guessed she was a husky when her tail was up. But I would say this is kinda accurate

## Frequently asked questions about Dog Breed Identifier

### What does the Dog Breed Identifier app do?

The Dog Breed Identifier app instantly and accurately identifies over 170 purebred dog breeds. You can use it to identify dogs by snapping a picture, uploading a photo, or even using live video scan mode.

### How accurate is the breed identification?

The app provides a confidence percentage for its top three predictions, indicating how sure the image recognition algorithms are about their results. You can also fine-tune predictions by selecting the AKC group of the dog in the settings.

### Is there a cost to use the Dog Breed Identifier app?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of dogs can this app identify?

The app is designed to identify over 170 purebred dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). It covers all seven AKC groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding.

### Can I learn more about the identified dog breeds?

Yes, after identifying a dog, you can click on the 'Breeds' button to see a complete list of all AKC Groups and the breeds they contain. Each breed entry includes its AKC group, an image, and descriptive information.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 4 — 2019-06-06

Bug fixed that prevented the app from loading the "All Breeds" selection at startup. Increased the recognition accuracy. Added the ability to review the app with a popup.

### 3.0 — 2019-06-05

Added a new app icon. Some minor bug fixes. Added an app store preview video. Fixed the camera request string.

### 1.0 — 2019-06-03

No release notes.

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