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Cloud Quests

Elevate your workflow skills by solving real-world challenges using the Alteryx Analytics Cloud Platform.

Cloud Quest #41: My First Dog!

AYXAcademy
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Alteryx

 

Hi Community,

 

We posted the solution JSON file to Cloud Quest #40. Check it out and let us know what you think! Send suggestions to academy@alteryx.com or leave a comment below!

 

 

Let’s dive into this week's quest!

 

  1. Download the provided ZIP file containing your starting data and workflow files.
  2. Upload Start Cloud Quest 41.json to your Analytics Cloud library.
  3. Reconnect BreedAttributes.csv to the Input Data tool in your starting working workflow.

For more detailed instructions on how to import and export Designer Cloud workflow files, check out the pinned article Cloud Quest Submission Process.

 

 

 

Scenario:

You manage a local dog shelter, and today you’re working with a first-time dog owner who wants to adopt their very first pet! They’re excited but uncertain about which furry friend will be the best fit for their lifestyle.

 

The adopter is looking for a small dog that can adapt well to apartment living, does not bark excessively, is friendly with strangers, and is a good match for novice owners.

 

Your challenge is to guide them in making the right choice by recommending the top three dog breeds based on these criteria. The provided datasets contain all the information you need, with each criterion ranked from 1 (low/not good) to 5 (high/excellent).

 

 

Hint:  Keep in mind which attributes should be scored low and which should be scored high.

Data source: https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/yonkotoshiro/dogs-breeds?select=dogs.csv

Image generated by ChatGPT, August 18, 2025, OpenAI.

 

 

Earn Cloud Quest badges:

 

After completing your quest, head back to your Analytics Cloud library:

  • Download your workflow solution file.
  • In your reply, attach both your JSON solution file and a screenshot of your workflow.
  • Keep submitting—every solution gets you closer to earning more Cloud Quest badges!

 

Here’s to a successful quest! | Download Solution File

- The Academy Team

 

 

Download Start File | Download Solution File

 

NaiLo
8 - Asteroid

Always love a good puppy-themed challenge!

 

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Qiu
21 - Polaris
21 - Polaris

I use the Sorting instead of Rank.

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RolandSchubert
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula
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Carolyn
12 - Quasar
12 - Quasar

Solved!

 

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alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

Done! Very similar to @Qiu 😊

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one breed didn't join initially due to character weirdness, so I just joined on record position and unioned them in
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AkimasaKajitani
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

My solution!

 

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mkeiffer
10 - Fireball
10 - Fireball

My solution! 

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