Pet insurance by breed

Breed is one of the biggest drivers of a pet insurance price, because some breeds are prone to expensive hereditary conditions. Each guide lists the common problems, whether a typical policy covers them, and what to check before you buy.

• Dog

  Beagle insurance

  Epilepsy, Cherry eye, Ear infections

• Dog

  Boxer insurance

  Mast cell tumors, Lymphoma, Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)

• Dog

  Bulldog insurance

  Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BOAS), Skin fold dermatitis, Cherry eye

• Dog

  Dachshund insurance

  Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), Slipping kneecap (luxating patella), Torn knee ligament (CCL)

• Dog

  French bulldog insurance

  Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BOAS), Back disc disease (IVDD), Skin fold dermatitis

• Dog

  German shepherd insurance

  Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Degenerative myelopathy

• Dog

  Golden retriever insurance

  Hemangiosarcoma, Lymphoma, Hip dysplasia

• Dog

  Goldendoodle insurance

  Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Torn knee ligament (CCL)

• Dog

  Labrador retriever insurance

  Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Torn knee ligament (CCL)

• Cat

  Maine coon insurance

  Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Blood clots from heart disease, Hip dysplasia

• Dog

  Pit bull insurance

  Skin allergies, Torn knee ligament (CCL), Hip dysplasia

• Cat

  Ragdoll insurance

  Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Blood clots from heart disease, Obesity

• Dog

  Rottweiler insurance

  Torn knee ligament (CCL), Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia

• Dog

  Siberian husky insurance

  Hip dysplasia, Cataracts, Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)