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, a descendant of the English Bulldog. The breed is favoured by many celebrities, including David Beckham and Hugh Jackman and their small size and quiet demeanour makes them loveable to say the least. However, the breed has an average cost of £54.73 each month, making £656.76 a year. Not only are French Bulldogs 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.
