Pretrained computer vision classifier
Identify cats vs dogs with one API call.
A pretrained cats vs dogs classifier that sorts an image into one of 2 categories. Use the cats vs dogs API immediately, no training required, then adapt it to your own data when you need more.
Try the cats vs dogs classifier
Drop in a photo and get the prediction back. No signup, no setup.
What this cats vs dogs classifier recognizes
A sample of the 2 labels this pretrained classifier chooses between.
Need a label that isn't here? Clone the classifier into your Nyckel console and edit the label set to fit your data.
Call the cats vs dogs API
Get your own copy of this classifier behind your own endpoint — callable from any HTTP client:
curl -X POST "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"}'import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"},
json={"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"},
)
print(response.json())const response = await fetch("https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({ data: "https://example.com/photo.jpg" }),
});
console.log(await response.json());$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, '{"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"}');
$headers = array();
$headers[] = 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN';
$headers[] = 'Content-Type: application/json';
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, $headers);
$result = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
echo $result;Example response
{
"labelName": "Dog",
"labelId": "label_...",
"confidence": 0.92
}Under the hood
Trained on the Dogs v Cats dataset dataset and served on Nyckel's own classification infrastructure — your image stays on Nyckel.
Send an image URL or file to the invoke endpoint; the response is a label with a confidence score.
Clone it, then correct predictions and add your own samples in the console — Nyckel retrains automatically, turning this into a custom model tuned to your data.
Where teams use cats vs dogs classification
Pet Shelters
Sort incoming animal photos for efficient record-keeping. Streamline the adoption process by accurately categorizing available pets.
Veterinary Clinics
Organize patient records based on species for quick access. Tailor appointment schedules and resources for cat or dog-specific needs.
Pet Food Manufacturing
Analyze product images for correct labeling of cat or dog food. Ensure marketing materials feature the right animal for each product line.
Pet Insurance
Process claims more efficiently by automatically categorizing pet photos. Adjust risk assessments based on the identified animal species.
Social Media Management
Filter and organize user-generated pet content for themed campaigns. Create targeted ads for cat or dog owners based on their shared images.
Pet Accessories Retail
Suggest appropriate products to customers based on their pet's species. Organize online catalogs into cat-specific and dog-specific sections.
Animal Behavior Research
Automatically sort video footage for species-specific studies. Analyze patterns in cat vs dog behaviors more efficiently.
Common questions
What's the difference between a zero-shot and a Nyckel-trained classifier?
A zero-shot classifier uses a large foundation model's general knowledge to pick between your labels — no task-specific training, so new or edited labels work immediately. A Nyckel-trained classifier has been trained on labeled examples and runs on Nyckel's own infrastructure, which typically makes it faster, cheaper per call, and more accurate on data that resembles its training set. The "Under the hood" section on this page shows which kind this classifier is, and any classifier can be adapted into a trained one by adding your own examples.
How do I know whether this will work for my application?
Honestly: we can't know in advance — it depends on your data stream and how closely it resembles what this classifier has seen. The reliable way to find out is to measure it on your own data: start invoking the classifier with real traffic, or upload and annotate a set of images in the console — make sure they look like your production data, not idealized examples. Nyckel's evaluation metrics then show you exactly how it performs on that data before you rely on it.
What happens when it makes a mistake?
No classifier is perfect, so Nyckel is built around the correction loop: invokes can be captured for review, you confirm or correct predictions in the console, and corrections become training data. Over time the model adapts to your data distribution — accuracy on your traffic improves with use rather than staying fixed.
Do I need training data to get started?
No. This cats vs dogs classifier works out of the box — clone it into your console and you'll have your own API endpoint in under a minute. Training data only enters the picture when you want to adapt it: your corrected predictions and uploaded samples improve the model, and you can also edit the label set to match your needs.
What does it cost to try?
Trying the classifier on this page is free with no signup. Cloning it requires a free account, and the free tier covers your first API calls each month — see nyckel.com/pricing for current limits and paid tiers.
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Ready to classify cats vs dogs at scale?
Add this pretrained classifier to your Nyckel console — you'll get a live API endpoint in under a minute, and a path to a custom model when you need one.