{
"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"
}
}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/14439/dog+breed+health+api/36499/list+breeds?search=beagle' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
{
"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"
}
}
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'
After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Dog Breed Health API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
Authorization
|
Required
Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.
|
No long-term commitment. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.
(Save 2 months with annual billing 🎉)
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.
139 dog breeds.
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.
To obtain your API key, first sign in to your account and navigate to the API you want to use. From the API's Pricing section, choose a plan and complete the subscription process. Once subscribed, return to the API page and you will see your API Access Key displayed at the top of the documentation page. You can use this key to authenticate your requests.
You can’t switch APIs during the free trial. If you subscribe to a different API, your trial will end and the new subscription will start as a paid plan.
The free trial lasts for 7 days and allows you to make up to 50 API requests.
No, the free trial is available only once, so we recommend using it on the API that interests you the most. Most of our APIs offer a free trial, but some may not include this option.
Yes. If the API offers a free trial, you will see a "Free 7-Day Trial" option in its Pricing section. The trial lasts for 7 days and allows up to 50 API requests, enabling you to evaluate the API before subscribing to a paid plan.
Zyla API Hub is like a big store for APIs, where you can find thousands of them all in one place. We also offer dedicated support and real-time monitoring of all APIs. Once you sign up, you can pick and choose which APIs you want to use. Just remember, each API needs its own subscription. But if you subscribe to multiple ones, you'll use the same key for all of them, making things easier for you.
You can monitor your API usage through the response headers included with every request:
x-zyla-api-calls-monthly-used: Shows the total number of API requests you have used during the current billing period.
x-zyla-api-calls-monthly-remaining: Shows the number of API requests you have remaining for the current billing period.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Simply go to the Pricing section of the API you're subscribed to and click the "Unsubscribe" button.
Please note that upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations take effect immediately. Once your subscription is canceled, access to the service will end immediately, regardless of any remaining API calls in your quota.
Please have a look at our Refund Policy: https://zylalabs.com/terms#refund