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Dog breeds – tips and advice

All dogs are different, so finding the breed that will fit perfectly into your home and life is really important.

Three dogs.

Cost of vet bills

Just like us, dogs can get ill or have an accident every now and then. To give you an idea, between 1 January 2021 to 1 March 2023, these were the most common conditions that MORE THAN dog insurance customers made claims for, as well as the average claim cost including excess. Find out more about what each one entails by clicking on the condition name.

Condition
Number of claims
Average paid out
4,989
£1003
4,463
£106
3,837
£537
2,665
£1192
2,603
£713
Condition
Number of claims
4,989
Average paid out
£1003
Condition
4,463
Average paid out
£106
Condition
3,837
Average paid out
£537
Condition
2,665
Average paid out
£1192
Condition
2,603
Average paid out
£713
Based on MORE THAN data 1 January 2021 to 1 March 2023. Average cost paid out includes excess.
Luke Mallion, our in house vet, seated.
A green Quote, speech mark.
"There is no National Health Service for animals. All veterinary work is private, and bills can add up quickly. Ensuring you have a comprehensive insurance policy can provide you with peace of mind that should your furry friend need urgent or long-term care, you are covered."
Luke Mangion, MORE THAN vet

Insuring your dog

Planning for the unexpected can seem impossible on the surface, but insuring your four-legged friend can give you added peace of mind should the worse happen.

Our Premier pet insurance has achieved a 5 Star Defaqto Rating. Rest assured that your pets are in safe hands with one of the highest quality offerings on the market.

(Defaqto rating applies to Classic £8,000, Premier £1,000, £2,000, £4,000 & £6,000.)

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Pet insurance

It’s important to remember that some breeds are more susceptible to different illnesses than others. The right insurance can help to give you the peace of mind that, whatever happens, you can keep your pet happy and healthy.

Tips and advice if you're thinking of becoming a dog owner

Our in-house vet, Luke Mangion, share his advice for anyone thinking about getting a dog.

Types of dog breeds

Over time, dogs have been bred for different jobs and purposes, such as sheep dogs or racing dogs. Today, dogs are mainly bred to be our pet and furry companion. There are seven main groups of dog breeds.

Pastoral
Working
Toy
Gun
Terrier
Hound
Utility

Pastoral

Pastoral dogs, sometimes known as herding dogs, were originally bred for herding and moving livestock such as sheep and cows.

Characteristics:

  • Agility
  • Speed
  • Loyalty

Pastoral dog breeds:

  • Border collie
  • German Shepherd

German Shepherd dog sitting on grass
German Shepherd dog sitting on grass

Pastoral

Pastoral dogs, sometimes known as herding dogs, were originally bred for herding and moving livestock such as sheep and cows.

Characteristics:

  • Agility
  • Speed
  • Loyalty

Pastoral dog breeds:

  • Border collie
  • German Shepherd

Our partnernship with Dogs for Good

We've teamed up with Dogs for Good, a life-changing charity who create partnerships between people living with disabilities and specially trained assistance dogs.

Learn about our partnership
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