New research has revealed the 10 most expensive dog breeds to insure, with the English Bulldog taking the top spot.
Insurance specialists at A-Plan Insurance analysed data to discover the average monthly cost of pet insurance for different breeds in the UK to determine the ranking.
Taking the title of the most expensive dog breed to insure is the English Bulldog.
They’re sweet-natured, excellent with children, and don’t require too much exercise – but with this breed, you can expect an average insurance cost of £66.50 a month, equating to £798 annually.
Due to being flat-faced, English Bulldogs suffer from brachycephalic syndrome, which consists of long-term breathing problems as well as difficulty cooling down in warm weather.
Second on the list is the French Bulldog, descendants of the English Bulldog.
The breed has an average cost of £54.73 each month, making that £656.76 a year.
Not only are French Bulldogs are brachycephalic like the English Bulldog, but they are also prone to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), which causes problems like back and neck pain and difficulty walking.
Completing the top-three is the German Shepherd, known to be one of the most loyal dog breeds, not to mention that they are one of the smartest.
However, while these are desirable traits, insuring this breed will set you back £38.15 a month – or £457.80 a year.
The full top ten and their monthly insurance cost is as follows:
1. English Bulldog (above): £66.50
2. French Bulldog: £54.73
3. German Shepherd: £38.15
4. Labrador Retriever: £31.24
5. Golden Retriever: £24.30
6. Miniature Schnauzer: £24.16
7. English Springer Spaniel: £23.20
8. Cocker Spaniel: £22.72
9. Crossbreed: £22.67
10. Border Terrier: £17.84
A spokesperson from A-Plan Insurance said:
“Across the UK, 10 million households own a dog – they make loyal companions, reduce loneliness, and can generally improve our quality of life.
“However, it’s important to consider the additional costs when owning a dog.
"While you may have the perfect dog breed in mind, the cost of insurance can vary across breeds due to things like hereditary conditions."
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