Sporting / Gundog
Labrador Retriever
- Height
- 21.5-24.5 in
- Weight
- 55-80 lb
- Life span
- 11-13 yrs
- Bokedex
- Breed
Breed
What breed is my dog?
Point your camera at your dog or pick a photo. Bokedex shows the closest breeds with a match for each and names the family a mixed dog leans toward. Then swipe through all 129 breeds as 3D models, each with a dossier.
How it works
Breed, in three steps.
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Take or pick a photo
One dog, face and body in view. Bokedex checks there's a dog in the photo first, so a flower or a sofa won't get a breed.
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See the closest breeds
The top match with a percentage, the runners-up, and a mixed-breed family when the photo leans several ways.
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Open the dossier
The breed's 3D model, then looks, care, character and the health concerns worth raising with your vet.
The Breeds tab
129 breeds, in 3D.
Swipe through a few. In the app, every breed glows in its own colours and opens a dossier on looks, care, character and health.
Sporting / Gundog
Golden Retriever
- Height
- 21.5-24 in
- Weight
- 55-75 lb
- Life span
- 10-12 yrs
Herding / Sheepdog
German Shepherd
- Height
- 22-26 in
- Weight
- 50-90 lb
- Life span
- 12-14 yrs
Non-Sporting / Misc
French Bulldog
- Height
- 11-13 in
- Weight
- ≤28 lb
- Life span
- 10-12 yrs
Hound / Sighthound
Dachshund
- Height
- 5-9 in
- Weight
- ≤32 lb
- Life span
- 12-16 yrs
Herding / Sheepdog
Border Collie
- Height
- 18-22 in
- Weight
- 30-55 lb
- Life span
- 12-15 yrs
Spitz / Primitive
Siberian Husky
- Height
- 20-23.5 in
- Weight
- 35-60 lb
- Life span
- 12-14 yrs
Spitz / Primitive
Shiba Inu
- Height
- 13.5-16.5 in
- Weight
- 17-23 lb
- Life span
- 13-16 yrs
Non-Sporting / Misc
Dalmatian
- Height
- 19-24 in
- Weight
- 45-70 lb
- Life span
- 11-13 yrs
Toy / Companion
Pug
- Height
- 10-13 in
- Weight
- 14-18 lb
- Life span
- 13-15 yrs
3D models: Labrador Retriever by kenchoo, German Shepherd by 3DSkillUp / Francesco Saviano, French Bulldog by ThatMelGuy, Siberian Husky by Spinowalls3D, Pug by Stephengury (CC BY 4.0). All credits
Reading the match
A 99% match on a purebred golden retriever means the photo looks very much like the breed. Mixed dogs usually spread across a few breeds, so Bokedex names the family they lean toward, such as a retriever or terrier mix, instead of forcing one answer.
When the photo doesn't point anywhere clearly, you'll see “Hard to tell”. Those results don't count against your free reads.
What's in a breed dossier
- Size
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Height and weight ranges, like 21–24 in and 55–75 lb for a golden retriever.
- Lifespan
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The usual range in years.
- Coat and eyes
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Typical coat colors and eye color.
- Care
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Energy, trainability, grooming, shedding and size on one colour web.
- Character
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Traits the breed is known for, like intelligent, energetic or good-natured.
- Health
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Breed-specific health concerns to ask your vet about.
Photos that work best
- One dog filling most of the frame.
- Face and body in view; side-on works well.
- Daylight or a bright room, and no heavy filters.
- An adult dog if you have the choice: puppy faces and coats are still changing.
A photo is not a DNA test
Looks and genes don't always line up, especially in mixed dogs. A photo match is a good starting point for care, exercise and training questions. If you need to know for health or insurance reasons, a DNA test is the right tool.
And breed is only a rough guide to the dog in front of you. Your own dog's history and daily behavior matter more than any breed average.
Good to know. Breed matches come from how your dog looks in the photo, so a clear, well-lit shot of the whole dog gives the best match. Try a second photo from another angle to compare.
Questions
Breed: common questions
How many breeds does it know?
129 breeds, each as a 3D model with a dossier, plus mixed-breed families for dogs that don't match one breed well.
Can I browse the breeds without a photo?
Yes. The Breeds tab is a slider of 3D cards, each dog glowing in its own colours, with search. Breeds you've spotted with a read are marked, and every card opens the dossier.
Can it identify mixed breeds?
It shows the breeds a mixed dog looks closest to and names the family it leans toward. It can't list exact ancestry; that's a DNA test's job.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The breed model runs on your iPhone, and photos aren't uploaded.
Why did it pick the wrong breed?
Usually the photo: too dark, too far, a strong filter, or only part of the dog in view. Try a clear, side-on photo in good light. Some breeds also look alike from certain angles.
Is it free?
The free plan includes one breed read a month, and “Hard to tell” results don't count. Premium makes them unlimited.
Guides
Read next
- 01
How to Take Better Dog Photos for Breed and Mood Reads
The right photo makes breed and mood reads more useful. What to shoot for each, and how far to trust a single frame.
7 min - 02
How to Read Breed Facts Responsibly
Breed facts are useful background for owner questions, not a verdict on the dog in front of you.
8 min - 03
Breed Traits vs Individual Dogs
Breed and family can suggest weak priors, but your dog's real behavior should take priority quickly.
8 min
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