# American Kennel Club API: Get dog breed

> Gets an AKC dog breed profile by name or common nickname, with measurements, temperament, trait ratings, photo and profile link.

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- Page: https://fous.com/methods/akc.org/get-dog-breed
- Method: `akc.org/get_dog_breed`, version 1
- Website: akc.org
- Returns: breed name, group, description, height, weight, life expectancy, temperament, trait ratings, photo, AKC link
- Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing)
- Sign-in: none needed
- Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free
- Verified: Nov 2, 2026

## Inputs

| Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `breed` | string | yes | `"Golden Retriever"` | Name or common nickname of a dog breed, for example Golden Retriever or Frenchie. |

## Output

From a run on Oct 23, 2026, shortened. Its input:

```json
{
  "breed": "Golden Retriever"
}
```

Its output:

```json
{
  "energy": 3,
  "height": "23-24 inches (male), 21.5-22.5 inches (female)",
  "weight": "65-75 pounds (male), 55-65 pounds (female)",
  "barking": 1,
  "akc_link": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/golden-retriever/",
  "drooling": 2,
  "grooming": 2,
  "shedding": 4,
  "breed_name": "Golden Retriever",
  "breed_group": "Sporting Group",
  "description": "The Golden Retriever, an exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty, stands among America's most popular dog breeds. They are serious workers at hunting and field work, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life …",
  "temperament": "intelligent / friendly / devoted",
  "trainability": 5,
  "life_expectancy": "10-12 years",
  "photo_image_link": "https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Golden-Retriever-wading-into-a-lake.jpg",
  "height_max_inches": 24,
  "height_min_inches": 21.5,
  "weight_max_pounds": 75,
  "weight_min_pounds": 55,
  "good_with_other_dogs": 5,
  "affectionate_with_family": 5,
  "good_with_young_children": 5
}
```

## Run it

From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output:

```bash
curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"method":"akc.org/get_dog_breed","input":{"breed":"Golden Retriever"}}'
```

From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`.

## Ask your agent

- What's the typical height and weight of a Frenchie?
- Show me the temperament and trait ratings for Golden Retriever on akc.org
- I'm thinking about adopting a Doberman, what's its life expectancy and group?
- Can you pull up the breed profile for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, including a photo?
- Give me the AKC profile for a Shih Tzu with its description and link

## Input schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "breed"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "breed": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Name or common nickname of a dog breed, for example Golden Retriever or Frenchie."
    }
  }
}
```

## Output schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "breed_name",
    "breed_group",
    "description",
    "height",
    "weight",
    "life_expectancy",
    "temperament",
    "photo_image_link",
    "akc_link",
    "height_min_inches",
    "height_max_inches",
    "weight_min_pounds",
    "weight_max_pounds",
    "affectionate_with_family",
    "good_with_young_children",
    "good_with_other_dogs",
    "shedding",
    "grooming",
    "drooling",
    "trainability",
    "energy",
    "barking"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "energy": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC energy rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "height": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "AKC height as shown, including male and female figures."
    },
    "weight": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "AKC weight as shown, including male and female figures."
    },
    "barking": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC barking rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "akc_link": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "AKC breed profile link."
    },
    "drooling": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC drooling rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "grooming": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC grooming rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "shedding": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC shedding rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "breed_name": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Breed name."
    },
    "breed_group": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Breed group."
    },
    "description": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Description."
    },
    "temperament": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Temperament."
    },
    "trainability": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC trainability rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "life_expectancy": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Life expectancy."
    },
    "photo_image_link": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Link to the breed photo on AKC."
    },
    "height_max_inches": {
      "type": [
        "number",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Height max inches across AKC height or weight figures."
    },
    "height_min_inches": {
      "type": [
        "number",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Height min inches across AKC height or weight figures."
    },
    "weight_max_pounds": {
      "type": [
        "number",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Weight max pounds across AKC height or weight figures."
    },
    "weight_min_pounds": {
      "type": [
        "number",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Weight min pounds across AKC height or weight figures."
    },
    "good_with_other_dogs": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC good with other dogs rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "affectionate_with_family": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC affectionate with family rating from 1 to 5."
    },
    "good_with_young_children": {
      "type": [
        "integer",
        "null"
      ],
      "maximum": 5,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "AKC good with young children rating from 1 to 5."
    }
  }
}
```

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