PIXTA Launches a Comprehensive Dog Breed Image Dataset for Machine Learning

PIXTA Launches Dog Breed Image Dataset for AI Development

PIXTA, a leading marketplace for digital content based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has recently kicked off a new service aimed at the machine learning community: the Dog Breed Image Dataset. This dataset is a part of PIXTA's comprehensive machine learning image and video data provision service, which can be accessed here.

Overview of the Dog Breed Image Dataset

The Dog Breed Image Dataset consists of 1,000 high-quality images showcasing 80 popular dog breeds, each represented through 10-20 images. The dataset is available for purchase at a price of 99,000 JPY (tax included), with additional options for annotations that can be discussed directly with PIXTA. The images were captured in various indoor and outdoor settings, showcasing different angles and contexts.

Details and Features

- Included Breeds: The dataset features renowned breeds such as American Staffordshire Terrier, English Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua, Shiba Inu, Siberian Husky, Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, Pomeranian, Corgi, Maltese, Pug, Dalmatian, Akita, Samoyed, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu, Border Collie, Miniature Schnauzer, Yorkshire Terrier, and many more.
- Usage Rights: Commercial use is permitted, and permissions for utilizing images for machine learning have been obtained from the photographers.
- Diversity in Images: The dataset includes a variety of expressions, poses, backgrounds, and shooting conditions. No image manipulation or compositing has been performed on these raw materials.

Anticipated Uses

Corporations developing AI services or products related to pets and animals can leverage this dataset for a broad range of applications, including but not limited to:

- Pet Tech Development: Monitoring dog behavior with AI cameras or health estimation during owners’ absence.
- Veterinary and Healthcare: Assisting with image diagnostics and developing early detection models for health issues based on physical changes.
- Animal Rescue and Municipal Systems: Enhancing systems for recognition, identification, and searching for lost dogs utilized by local governments and NGOs.
- AI Research and Development: Serving as a foundational dataset for breed classification models and posture estimation models in academic research and AI product development.

Why This Dataset Matters

Recent years have witnessed a surge in technology development aimed at enhancing cohabitation with pets. Notably, dogs have stood out as one of the most popular pets worldwide, with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reporting approximately 6 million registered dogs in Japan by 2024. The growing trends of aging and single-person households have made dogs closer family members than ever. At the same time, the challenges that can be addressed through AI technologies, such as identifying lost dogs and early detection of illnesses, are continuously rising.

To respond to this societal background, PIXTA has meticulously organized high-quality images capturing various aspects of dogs to enable effective machine learning projects and research. The dataset is structured to cover a wide array of breeds and environments, facilitating applications in facial recognition, posture analysis, behavioral insights, and health status assessments.

About PIXTA’s Machine Learning Image & Video Data Services

Leveraging its position as one of Japan's largest stock photo sites, PIXTA offers more than 100 million commercially usable images, videos, and audio data tailored to machine learning applications and requirements. The extensive library of images featuring Japanese individuals provides unique resources that can be difficult to find elsewhere. With a dedicated annotation team, PIXTA supports data collection for AI developers throughout various industries, including automotive and manufacturing, who seek image recognition and object detection AI development. Furthermore, if the stock data doesn’t meet specific requirements, PIXTA offers custom photography capturing tailored datasets to match various learning objectives.

For more detail on PIXTA's machine learning services, visit here.