Wikipedia Dog Breed Statistics
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Explore detailed information on 566 distinct dog breeds. This data, gathered from Wikipedia, offers a wide array of attributes for each breed, making it a valuable resource for researchers, enthusiasts, and developers interested in canines. It covers physical characteristics, origins, and other key details for a vast number of breeds.
Columns
- breed: The name of the dog breed.
- origin: The country or region where the breed originated.
- url: The Wikipedia URL for the breed's page.
- img: A link to an image of the breed.
- height: The general height range of the breed.
- weight: The general weight range of the breed.
- coat: A description of the breed's coat.
- life_span: The typical life span of the breed.
- other_names: Alternative names for the breed.
- common_nicknames: Common nicknames for the breed.
- colour: The typical colours of the breed.
- litter_size: The average litter size.
- notes: Miscellaneous notes about the breed.
- breed_status: The current status of the breed (e.g., extinct).
- foundation_stock: Information on the breed's foundation stock.
- img_src_set.1.5x: A link to a 1.5x resolution image of the breed.
- img_src_set.2x: A link to a 2x resolution image of the breed.
- height.dogs: The height range specifically for male dogs of the breed.
- weight.dogs: The weight range specifically for male dogs of the breed.
- height.bitches: The height range specifically for female dogs (bitches) of the breed.
- weight.bitches: The weight range specifically for female dogs (bitches) of the breed.
- img_src_set: The source set for the breed's image.
Distribution
- Format: CSV
- File Size: 368.95 kB
- Structure: The dataset contains 566 records across 22 columns.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Developing machine learning models for breed identification.
- Powering educational websites or mobile applications about dogs.
- Conducting comparative studies on breed characteristics.
- Creating visualizations to explore the diversity of dog breeds.
Coverage
The dataset has a global geographic scope, with breed origins from numerous countries, though France and the United States are the most common. It covers 566 breeds, including some that are now extinct. Data availability for specific attributes like height, weight, and life span varies, with many records showing "Not available".
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Scientists: For training image recognition models or performing statistical analysis on breed traits.
- App Developers: To create a "dog breed encyclopedia" application.
- Veterinary Researchers: To study correlations between physical traits, origin, and life span.
- Dog Enthusiasts: For personal projects or to learn more about different breeds.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Canine Breeds Encyclopedia
- Global Dog Breeds Profile
- Wikipedia Dog Breed Statistics
- A-Z of Dog Breeds
- 566 Dog Breeds Dataset
Attributes
Original Data Source: Wikipedia Dog Breed Statistics