Overview

Siwalu Software offers AI-based animal recognition apps that can identify dogs, cats, and horses. The apps use advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze photos of animals and determine their breed. Key features include:

• Fast and accurate breed identification from a photo
• Provides detailed breed information like traits, size, lifespan etc.
• Can identify purebreds and mixed breeds
• Free to download apps for iOS and Android
• Social feed to share animal photos and connect with other pet owners

How Does It Work?

The Dog Scanner, Cat Scanner, and Horse Scanner apps use artificial intelligence and deep learning to analyze attributes of an animal photo and compare it against an extensive database of breeds.

Here's a quick overview of how breed identification works:

• User uploads photo of their pet through the app. Ideal photos show the full body of the animal.
• The image recognition algorithm extracts visual features like face shape, coat pattern, ear shape etc.
• These features are compared to an existing dataset of dog, cat or horse breeds to find the closest match.
• The app displays the most likely breed detected, along with a breed match percentage indicating confidence level.
• For mixed breeds, the results can show the likely mix of two or more breeds.

The machine learning models continue to improve over time as more user data is added. The breed detection accuracy of the apps is around 90-95%.

Features and Benefits

Key Features

• Breed Identification - Identify over 350 breeds of dogs, cats and horses

• Mixed Breed Detection - Recognize mixes of two or more breeds

• Multiple Photo Uploads - Upload up to 5 photos for more accurate results

• Breed Information - In-depth details on characteristics, temperament, size etc.

• Social Sharing - Share your pet's photo and breed results

• Breed Classification Game - Test your skills at identifying breed photos

Benefits

• Save Money - Free alternative to expensive DNA tests

• Learn About Your Pet - Discover your pet's likely breeds and traits

• Connect With Community - Share photos and bond over furry friends

• Fun & Educational - Learn about different breeds and their attributes

Use Cases and Applications

The Siwalu animal recognition apps have many uses for pet owners and animal lovers:

Identify Rescue or Adopted Pets - DNA tests can be expensive. The apps provide a free way to get insights on breeds of rescued or adopted pets with unknown history.

Learn About New Pets - When getting a new pet, the apps can help determine its breed and learn about typical breed traits and needs.

Track Mixed Breeds - Easily identify which breeds make up a mixed breed dog, cat or horse.

Connect With Other Owners - Bond with other owners over shared breed traits and discuss pet care tips.

Play Breed Game - Test and improve your breed recognition skills with the apps' photo classification game.

Veterinary Use - Vets may reference breed details from the app to make informed decisions during diagnosis and treatment.

Research Purposes - Researchers can use anonymized and aggregated breed data for animal population analytics.

Who is it For?

The Siwalu animal scanner apps cater to a wide range of users:

Pet Owners - Identify their pet's breed and learn about breed characteristics. Also share photos and connect with other pet owners.

Animal Shelters & Rescues - Discover breeds of rescued animals to aid adoption and placement.

Veterinarians - Reference breed details to complement medical insights during diagnosis and treatment.

Breeders - Analyze and catalog breeds of their animals. Track heritage of purebreds.

Trainers - Factor in breed traits while designing training programs for dogs and horses.

Students & Researchers - Learn about different animal breeds. Use anonymized data for research purposes.

Casual Animal Lovers - Discover breed details of cute pets they meet or see online.

Plans and Pricing

The Siwalu animal scanner apps are free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees.

The apps are available on both the App Store and Google Play Store:

• Download Dog Scanner for iOS
• Download Dog Scanner for Android

Is it Free? Free Trial?

Yes, the Siwalu dog, cat, and horse scanner apps are completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or hidden fees. All features are fully unlocked.

Users can upload as many animal photos as they want and identify breeds at no cost. There is no limit on the number of scans.

The apps offer the full breed identification experience without any trials or subscriptions.

Support

The Siwalu apps offer in-app support pages with FAQs and troubleshooting. Users can browse self-help topics or contact the support team.

Support channels include:

• In-app support page - FAQs, guides, and troubleshooting.

• Email support - Contact form within the app's settings to email support team.

• Social media - Get quick assistance by messaging on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

• Community forums - Post questions and get help from other users.

The support team aims to respond to queries within 24 hours. Support is currently available in English, German and Spanish.

Integrations

The Dog Scanner app has an integration with the Snapchat mobile app on iOS and Android devices.

The Snapchat Camera can recognize dog breeds through the integrated Dog Scanner technology when users point their cameras at dogs.

Snapchat users can unlock filters related to the identified breed and also share the breed results with friends.

This allows Snapchat users to enjoy the dog breed identification capabilities directly within the Snapchat app itself.

API

Siwalu provides a machine learning API that allows third-party apps to integrate breed recognition into their own mobile or web apps.

The REST API enables sending an animal photo and receiving detailed breed data programmatically.

The API has pet breed datasets for dogs, cats, horses, and certain wild animals.

Developers can sign up on the Siwalu website to get API keys and start building breed identification into their apps.

The API is priced on a usage basis and offers plans for different volumes.

Customer Reviews

The Siwalu dog, cat and horse scanner apps have received thousands of 5-star reviews praising their breed identification accuracy and ease of use. Here are a few examples:

"First try on one of my puppies and it got both breeds correct! Awesome app definitely recommend 🤩"

"I had no idea what breed my new family member was. This was easy and informative!"

"Insanely accurate: After years of believing my wolf dog was from a certain background. This app gave me so much information & opportunity for me to learn more about who my best friend truly is."

"Amazing!!! I downloaded a different dog scanner and said my pit bull was a prairie dog but with this one it said he was a pit bull. This app is accurate and helped me figure out what breed of dog I found."

"Easy to use. I have 3 dogs and it correctly identified all 3 even though only 1 is pure bred and the other 2 have mixed parents."

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the breed identification?

The apps can identify dog, cat and horse breeds with an accuracy of 90-95% based on testing. For best results, upload clear, well-lit photos showing the full profile of the animal.

Can it identify mixed breeds?

Yes, the apps can recognize mixes of two or more dominant breeds in mixed breed dogs, cats and horses.

What information is provided on breeds?

In-depth breed details including physical traits, temperament, lifespan, origin, colors, grooming needs, exercise needs, health issues etc.

What photos work best?

Clear, high-quality photos showing the full body profile of the animal with good lighting and focus. Avoid photos with heavy shadows or obstructed views.

What devices and OS are supported?

The apps work on both iOS and Android. iOS 11.0 or later is required for iPhones. For Android, OS 5.0 or later is recommended.