Data source: In-memory curated collection
https://context.gnist.ai/rest/dog-breeds/
AuthenticationAll requests require a Gnist-API-Key header (or api_key query parameter).
Free tier: 100 calls/day. Get your API key.
Tools (6)
get_dog_breedGet detailed information about a specific dog breed.
Returns breed characteristics including size, weight, temperament, coat type, and suitability for families.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
breed_id | string | required | Slug ID of the breed (e.g. 'labrador-retriever', 'german-shepherd'). |
{
"breed_id": "example"
}list_dog_breedsList dog breeds with optional filters.
Filters can be combined — for example, list all large breeds from Germany.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
breed_group | any | optional | Filter by breed group (e.g. Sporting, Herding, Working, Toy, Terrier, Hound, Non-Sporting). |
size | any | optional | Filter by size (Small, Medium, Large, Giant). |
origin | any | optional | Filter by country of origin (e.g. Germany, Japan, United Kingdom). |
{
"query": "example"
}search_dog_breedsSearch dog breeds by keyword.
Searches across breed names, temperament traits, and descriptions. Case-insensitive.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | required | Search keyword — matches breed name, temperament traits, or description. |
max_results | any | optional | Maximum number of results (default: 20, max: 100). |
{
"query": "example"
}get_random_dog_breedGet a random dog breed from the database.
Returns full details for a randomly selected breed — useful for discovery or games.
{
"query": "example"
}list_breed_groupsList all available breed group names.
Returns the group names that can be used to filter breeds (e.g. Sporting, Herding, Working).
{
"query": "example"
}report_feedbackReport a bug, feature request, or general feedback for this data source.
Use this when something doesn't work as expected, when you'd like
a new feature, or when you have suggestions for improvement.
Args:
feedback: Describe the issue or suggestion.
feedback_type: One of 'bug', 'feature_request', or 'general'.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
feedback | string | required | |
feedback_type | string | optional | (default: "general") |
{
"feedback": "example"
}Quick Start
curl -X POST "https://context.gnist.ai/rest/dog-breeds/get_dog_breed" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Gnist-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{"breed_id": "example"}'
import httpx
resp = httpx.post(
"https://context.gnist.ai/rest/dog-breeds/get_dog_breed",
headers={"Gnist-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
json={
"breed_id": "example"
},
)
print(resp.json())