Dog Breed Health API

API ID 14439

Health profiles for 139 dog breeds, the conditions each one is prone to, how common they are, treatment cost in USD, and a public source when one is recorded.

210 ms avg response

API Documentation

Endpoints

Request
List dog breeds with size, group, lifespan and popularity rank. Optional search matches the breed name.
Endpoint ID: 36499
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/14439/dog+breed+health+api/36499/list+breeds
INPUT PARAMETERS

List Breeds — Endpoint Features

Object Description
search Optional Filter breeds whose name contains this text.

Free test requests remaining: 3 of 3.


INPUT PARAMETERS

search
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
{
    "data": [
        {
            "slug": "beagle",
            "name": "Beagle",
            "size": "small",
            "group": "Hound",
            "lifespan_years": {
                "low": 10,
                "high": 15
            },
            "popularity_rank": 8
        }
    ],
    "meta": {
        "api_version": "v1",
        "model_updated": "2026-09"
    }
}
List Breeds — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/14439/dog+breed+health+api/36499/list+breeds?search=beagle' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    
Request
One dog breed with the conditions it is prone to, how common each is, the treatment cost range and the public source when one is recorded.
Endpoint ID: 36500
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/14439/dog+breed+health+api/36500/breed+health+profile
INPUT PARAMETERS

Free test requests remaining: 3 of 3.

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
{
    "data": {
        "slug": "beagle",
        "name": "Beagle",
        "size": "small",
        "group": "Hound",
        "lifespan_years": {
            "low": 10,
            "high": 15
        },
        "popularity_rank": 8,
        "summary": "Sturdy hound; epilepsy, hypothyroidism and disc disease are the usual claims.",
        "profile_sources": [],
        "conditions": [
            {
                "slug": "ear-infections",
                "name": "Chronic ear infections",
                "prevalence": "very common",
                "treatment_cost_usd": {
                    "low": 150,
                    "high": 800
                },
                "risk_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Frequency and predisposing factors for canine otitis externa in the UK - a primary veterinary care epidemiological view (VetCompass)",
                        "publisher": "Canine Medicine and Genetics (full text via Europe PMC)",
                        "url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8422687/",
                        "year": 2021,
                        "claim": "Beagles had 2.54 times the odds of otitis externa versus crossbreds (VetCompass)"
                    }
                ],
                "cost_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Does Pet Insurance Cover Ear Infections?",
                        "publisher": "Embrace Pet Insurance",
                        "url": "https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/research/pet-insurance-ear-infections-coverage",
                        "year": null,
                        "claim": "A vet visit for an ear infection runs $150 to $300; severe cases exceed $500"
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "slug": "ivdd",
                "name": "Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)",
                "prevalence": "common",
                "treatment_cost_usd": {
                    "low": 2000,
                    "high": 12000
                },
                "risk_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Beagle",
                        "publisher": "VCA Animal Hospitals",
                        "url": "https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/beagle",
                        "year": 2026,
                        "claim": "VCA lists intervertebral disc disease as a health consideration for Beagles"
                    }
                ],
                "cost_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "11 Most Expensive Dog Health Problems",
                        "publisher": "MetLife Pet Insurance",
                        "url": "https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com/blog/pet-health/dog-health-problems/",
                        "year": 2025,
                        "claim": "IVDD surgery averages $2,000 to $4,000, upwards of $12,000 with imaging and care"
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "slug": "epilepsy",
                "name": "Epilepsy",
                "prevalence": "common",
                "treatment_cost_usd": {
                    "low": 200,
                    "high": 5000
                },
                "risk_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Beagle",
                        "publisher": "VCA Animal Hospitals",
                        "url": "https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/beagle",
                        "year": 2026,
                        "claim": "VCA lists epilepsy as a health consideration for Beagles"
                    }
                ],
                "cost_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Epilepsy and Seizures",
                        "publisher": "Embrace Pet Insurance",
                        "url": "https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/health/epilepsy-seizures",
                        "year": 2024,
                        "claim": "Epilepsy care costs $200 to $500 a year for simple cases, up to $5,000 a year with costlier drugs"
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "slug": "hypothyroidism",
                "name": "Hypothyroidism",
                "prevalence": "common",
                "treatment_cost_usd": {
                    "low": 290,
                    "high": 750
                },
                "risk_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Beagle",
                        "publisher": "VCA Animal Hospitals",
                        "url": "https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/beagle",
                        "year": 2026,
                        "claim": "VCA lists hypothyroidism as a health consideration for Beagles"
                    }
                ],
                "cost_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Hypothyroidism",
                        "publisher": "Embrace Pet Insurance",
                        "url": "https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/health/hypothyroidism",
                        "year": 2021,
                        "claim": "Testing $50 to $150 plus medication of $20 to $50 a month (about $290 to $750 in the first year)"
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "slug": "eye-conditions",
                "name": "Eye conditions (cataracts, PRA, cherry eye)",
                "prevalence": "occasional",
                "treatment_cost_usd": {
                    "low": 300,
                    "high": 6700
                },
                "risk_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Beagle",
                        "publisher": "VCA Animal Hospitals",
                        "url": "https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/beagle",
                        "year": 2026,
                        "claim": "VCA lists cherry eye and cataracts as health considerations for Beagles"
                    }
                ],
                "cost_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Cherry Eye",
                        "publisher": "Embrace Pet Insurance",
                        "url": "https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/health/cherry-eye",
                        "year": 2024,
                        "claim": "Cherry eye surgery costs $300 to $800"
                    },
                    {
                        "title": "Cataracts: What to Expect",
                        "publisher": "University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center",
                        "url": "https://vhc.missouri.edu/ophthalmology/cataracts/cataracts-what-to-expect/",
                        "year": 2025,
                        "claim": "Cataract surgery costs $4,900 to $5,500 for one eye and $5,600 to $6,700 for both"
                    }
                ]
            },
            {
                "slug": "cushings",
                "name": "Cushing's disease",
                "prevalence": "occasional",
                "treatment_cost_usd": {
                    "low": 1000,
                    "high": 4000
                },
                "risk_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Disorders of the Pituitary Gland in Dogs",
                        "publisher": "Merck Veterinary Manual",
                        "url": "https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/hormonal-disorders-of-dogs/disorders-of-the-pituitary-gland-in-dogs",
                        "year": 2024,
                        "claim": "Beagles are at increased risk of Cushing disease (hyperadrenocorticism)"
                    }
                ],
                "cost_sources": [
                    {
                        "title": "Cushing's Disease in Dogs",
                        "publisher": "Embrace Pet Insurance",
                        "url": "https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/health/cushings-disease",
                        "year": 2026,
                        "claim": "Diagnosis, then medication of $35 to $200+ a month and monitoring blood tests"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    },
    "meta": {
        "api_version": "v1",
        "model_updated": "2026-09"
    }
}
Breed Health Profile — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/14439/dog+breed+health+api/36500/breed+health+profile&slug=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

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Overview

List of 139 dog breeds, with size, group, lifespan and popularity rank. Search by name. Open a breed to see the conditions it is prone to, how common each one is (very common, common or occasional) and a treatment cost range in USD. A fact can include the public page or document it came from. Dogs only.

Dog Breed Health API FAQs

Size, group, lifespan, popularity, and the conditions that breed is prone to, with how common each is and a treatment cost range in USD.

Each condition is marked very common, common or occasional.

No. This API is dogs only.

A fact can include the public page or document it came from. Some rows do not have one yet.

The "GET List Breeds" endpoint returns a list of dog breeds with details like size, group, lifespan, and popularity rank. The "GET Breed Health Profile" endpoint provides specific health conditions for a breed, their prevalence, treatment cost range, and associated public sources.

Key fields in the "GET List Breeds" response include breed name, size, group, lifespan, and popularity rank. For "GET Breed Health Profile," key fields include health conditions, prevalence, treatment cost range, and source information.

The response data is structured in JSON format. Each endpoint returns a "data" array containing objects with relevant fields. For example, the breed health profile includes an array of conditions, each with its prevalence and cost range.

The "GET List Breeds" endpoint provides general breed information, while the "GET Breed Health Profile" endpoint offers detailed health information, including conditions, their commonality, and treatment costs for specific breeds.

Users can customize requests to the "GET List Breeds" endpoint by using optional search parameters to filter breeds by name. The "GET Breed Health Profile" endpoint requires a specific breed identifier to retrieve health data.

Typical use cases include veterinary practices assessing breed-specific health risks, pet owners researching potential health issues before adopting, and breeders understanding breed health profiles to improve breeding practices.

Users can analyze the health profiles to identify common conditions for specific breeds, estimate potential treatment costs, and make informed decisions regarding pet care or breed selection based on health risks.

The data is sourced from public records and documents related to dog breed health. Each health condition may include a reference to the public page or document where the information was obtained, ensuring transparency and reliability.

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