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September 23, 2009


The dog breeds that cost most in vet bills

 

Poorly dogs can cost their owners a fortune. Breaking a leg will cost on average £560 to fix, whilst ongoing treatment for diabetes costs £1,146, according  to esure, the insurer.

Despite such high vet bills, only one third of dog owners have pet insurance.



Sickness and injury can affect any breed of dog - but which dogs are most likely to incur hefty vet bills? Esure, the insurance company, compiled this list based on the number of claims they receive. 



      Dog breed Average lifespan  Cost of vet bills in last year Cost of vet bills in a lifespan 
      1. English Setter 11.2 years £621 £6,955 
      2. Great Dane 8.5 years £780 £6,630 
      3. Poodle 12 years £544 £6,528 
      4. Rottweiler 9.8 years £532 £5,214 
      5. Doberman Pinscher 9.8 years £481 £4,714 
      6. Pointer 13.5 years £335 £4,523 
      7. Greyhound 13.2 years £314 £4,145 
      8. Chihuahua 13 years £310 £4,030 
      9. Beagle 13.3 years £302 £4,017 
      10. Saint Bernard 8 years £492 £3,936 


Source: eSure
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