How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds
The food you buy, the veterinarian you use, and the care needed for when you’re traveling are just a few of the many costs to consider when adding a canine companion to your home. Another important consideration? Pet insurance.
Some of the most beloved dog breeds—purebreds, particularly—can come with a host of health problems, so if you’re thinking of getting one of these, you’ll want to consider insuring your pets to guard against potentially high out-of-pocket costs for pet care.
According to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association, close to 3.45 million pets were insured in North America by the end of 2020, and pet insurance has been growing at an average annual rate of 23.4% over the past five years. Pet owners are becoming increasingly aware of the costs that can come with caring for their furry friends and are opting to protect themselves before health complications arise.
Since premiums for all pets aren’t alike, Sound Dollar used 2021 data from Pawlicy Advisor to compile a list of 20 dog breeds and the average monthly pet insurance premiums for each at three different ages. Additional data from the American Kennel Club (AKC) details each pet’s life expectancy and typical height, weight, and temperament. Since pit bulls are not recognized by the AKC, the data for that dog breed comes from DogTime.
Read on for a look at premiums for different breeds of dogs, along with some of the most common health complications that may relate to these rates.
