Siwalu
AI image-recognition apps that identify dog, cat, and horse breeds from a photo instead of a DNA test.
What it does
Siwalu builds a family of mobile apps (Dog Scanner, Cat Scanner, Horse Scanner) that use AI image recognition to identify an animal's breed or mix from a photo within seconds. The apps report breed percentages along with traits like size, weight, personality, and coat information, and have been downloaded over 27 million times.
Core features
AI photo-based breed identification for dogs, cats, and horses
Detection of mixed-breed percentages, not just purebreds
Detailed breed trait information (size, weight, temperament, coat)
Multi-photo upload for improved identification accuracy
Social feed for sharing scan results
Gamification features for collecting scanned breeds
Best for
→Pet owners identifying an unknown dog or cat's breed mix
→Verifying breed traits without paying for a DNA test
→Horse owners determining breed from a photo
→Snapchat users scanning dogs via camera integration