# Dog API

> Fetch random dog images and breed information from the Dog API (dog.ceo). Use when the user wants dog pictures or information about specific dog breeds. No API key required.

- Skill: `timlai666/dog-api` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add timlai666/dog-api`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/timlai666/dog-api/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: TimLai666 (https://skillmd.com/u/timlai666)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/timlai666/dog-api

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# Dog API Skill


Fetch random dog images and breed information from the public Dog API.

## Usage

```bash
python3 scripts/dog_helper.py [COMMAND]
```

### Commands
- `random`: Get a random dog image URL.
- `list`: List all available dog breeds.
- `breed [BREED] [--sub SUBBREED]`: Get a random image of a specific breed.

## Examples
- `python3 scripts/dog_helper.py random`
- `python3 scripts/dog_helper.py breed shiba`

## API Information
- Source: [Dog API (dog.ceo)](https://dog.ceo/dog-api/)
- Auth: No API Key required.
- Free to use for projects.