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Dog Scanner

Dog Scanner

Dog Breed Identification

37K ratings
451 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 21, 2019
  • July 28, 2026

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Developer

Siwalu Software GmbH
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Instantly identify dog breeds by taking a photo, recording a video, or uploading an image. The app also recognizes mixed breeds and can even tell you which dog breeds humans resemble. Join a community to share results and participate in gamified challenges.

✓Identify dog breeds from photos
✓Recognize mixed breeds
✓Human resemblance to dog breeds
✓Community social feed
✓Gamified challenges and rankings
✓Access comprehensive breed database
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Dog Scanner. Based on 37K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate breed identification
  • 👍Fun and entertaining
  • 💡Ability to scan multiple photos
  • 👍Useful for rescue dogs

Negative things

  • 🐛Inaccurate breed identification
  • 🔍Issues with specific breeds not in the database
  • 🔍Inconsistent results across multiple scans
  • 🔍Inability to provide feedback on incorrect results
  • 💰Excessive advertisements
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What's New in Dog Scanner

17.4.7

July 28, 2026

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Subscription plans

All Access

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In-App Purchases

$13.99

Dog Scanner Premium

Activate the Dog Scanner Premium version.

User reviews

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New user

Just started using this app and it has corrected detected all the breeds I’ve submitted
Another SmurfaholicAnother Smurfaholic

Dog Identifier

My dog called Holly is a Boxer pedigree and it identified her as an American Bulldog and an Olde English Bulldog and a Mastiff.
Danny TinseyDanny Tinsey

Totally Incorrect

The app itself is pretty cool however completely incorrect
Hazey2002Hazey2002

Its ok

The app is alright… I scan my dog and it did not have the breed that he was. He is a Bernie’s mountain dog mixed with a (bernedoodle) and that was not on there. Other than that the app is alright. I did send in a request to have it pit on there.
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Top star

This app is great I get to figure out dogs and get to connect with other dog lovers! I give this a top star!
I like the app and all… but…I like the app and all… but…
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes after displaying results

Bug

Freezing and loading issues

Bug

Inability to post or interact with the community

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Requested Features

4 requests

Option to suggest breeds not in the database

Feature

Ability to filter results by region/location

Feature

Improved social features with moderation

Feature

Video upload and analysis capabilities

Feature

FAQ

What does the Dog Scanner app do?

The Dog Scanner app allows you to identify dog breeds by taking a picture, recording a video, or uploading an image from your gallery. It can identify purebreds, mixed breeds, and even tell you which dog breeds humans resemble.

What are the key features of the Dog Scanner app?

Key features include reliable breed identification in seconds, recognition of mixed breeds with detailed facts, a human-to-dog breed resemblance scanner, a community social feed for sharing results, and gamified challenges to become a dog expert.

Is the Dog Scanner app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering basic features and identifying over 370 dog breeds. It also has a premium version available via in-app purchase which removes ads, speeds up results, offers higher accuracy options, and enables offline scanning.

What kind of dog breeds can the app identify?

The app identifies over 370 different dog breeds, including all breeds officially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and many unofficial ones. You can also access a comprehensive database of breed information and pictures.

Can I use the Dog Scanner app offline?

Basic identification features require an internet connection. However, the premium version of the app allows for offline scanning, so you can identify dog breeds even without an active internet connection.