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Affenpinscher
Toy · 7–10 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,728 / yr
First-Year: $4,034

Afghan Hound
Large · 50–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Chylothorax
~$2,969 / yr
First-Year: $5,414

Airedale Terrier
Large · 50–70 lbs·11–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,063 / yr
First-Year: $5,508

Akita
Giant · 70–130 lbs·10–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,256 / yr
First-Year: $6,104

Alaskan Klee Kai
Small · 6–25 lbs·12–16 yrs·Factor VII deficiency
~$1,965 / yr
First-Year: $4,040

Alaskan Malamute
Large · 75–100 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,282 / yr
First-Year: $5,727

American Bulldog
Large · 60–120 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,872 / yr
First-Year: $5,317

American English Coonhound
Large · 40–65 lbs·11–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,421 / yr
First-Year: $4,866

American Eskimo Dog
Small · 6–35 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,132 / yr
First-Year: $4,207

American Foxhound
Large · 65–75 lbs·11–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,583 / yr
First-Year: $5,028

American Hairless Terrier
Small · 8–16 lbs·14–16 yrs·Sunburn and skin irritation · low burden
~$1,721 / yr
First-Year: $3,796

American Leopard Hound
Medium · 35–60 lbs·12–16 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,159 / yr
First-Year: $4,414

American Staffordshire Terrier
Medium · 40–70 lbs·12–16 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,455 / yr
First-Year: $4,710

American Water Spaniel
Medium · 25–45 lbs·10–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,503 / yr
First-Year: $4,758

Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Giant · 80–150 lbs·11–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,236 / yr
First-Year: $6,084

Appenzeller Sennenhund
Medium · 48–70 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,479 / yr
First-Year: $4,734

Australian Cattle Dog
Medium · 30–50 lbs·12–16 yrs·Progressive Retinal Atrophy · low burden
~$2,200 / yr
First-Year: $4,455

Australian Kelpie
Medium · 25–45 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,124 / yr
First-Year: $4,379

Australian Shepherd
Medium · 40–65 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,534 / yr
First-Year: $4,989

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Medium · 30–45 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,267 / yr
First-Year: $4,522

Australian Terrier
Small · 9–14 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,777 / yr
First-Year: $3,852

Azawakh
Large · 33–55 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hypothyroidism
~$2,338 / yr
First-Year: $4,783

Barbado da Terceira
Medium · 35–50 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,573 / yr
First-Year: $4,828

Barbet
Medium · 35–65 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,781 / yr
First-Year: $5,036

Basenji
Small · 22–24 lbs·12–14 yrs·Fanconi syndrome
~$1,814 / yr
First-Year: $3,889

Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Small · 25–36 lbs·12–14 yrs·Ear infections
~$2,008 / yr
First-Year: $4,083

Basset Hound
Medium · 40–65 lbs·10–12 yrs·Ear infections — elevated tier
~$2,450 / yr
First-Year: $4,705

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Medium · 37–55 lbs·10–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,237 / yr
First-Year: $4,492

Beagle
Small · 18–30 lbs·12–15 yrs·Ear infections
~$1,825 / yr
First-Year: $3,900

Bearded Collie
Medium · 45–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,896 / yr
First-Year: $5,151

Beauceron
Large · 66–110 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,758 / yr
First-Year: $5,203

Bedlington Terrier
Small · 17–23 lbs·11–16 yrs·Copper toxicosis (copper storage disease)
~$2,412 / yr
First-Year: $4,487

Belgian Laekenois
Medium · 55–65 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,512 / yr
First-Year: $4,767

Belgian Malinois
Medium · 40–80 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,488 / yr
First-Year: $4,743

Belgian Sheepdog
Medium · 45–75 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,001 / yr
First-Year: $5,256

Belgian Tervuren
Medium · 45–75 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,605 / yr
First-Year: $4,860

Bergamasco Sheepdog
Large · 57–84 lbs·13–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,983 / yr
First-Year: $5,428

Berger Picard
Medium · 50–70 lbs·12–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,321 / yr
First-Year: $4,576

Bernese Mountain Dog
Giant · 70–115 lbs·7–10 yrs·Cancer (histiocytic sarcoma and others) — elevated tier
~$3,476 / yr
First-Year: $6,324

Bichon Frise
Small · 12–18 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$2,361 / yr
First-Year: $4,436

Biewer Terrier
Toy · 4–8 lbs·12–16 yrs·Luxating patella
~$2,126 / yr
First-Year: $4,432

Black Russian Terrier
Giant · 80–140 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,516 / yr
First-Year: $6,364

Black and Tan Coonhound
Large · 50–90 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,716 / yr
First-Year: $5,161

Bloodhound
Giant · 80–110 lbs·7–10 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,492 / yr
First-Year: $6,340

Blue Picardy Spaniel
Medium · 42–55 lbs·11–13 yrs·Ear Infections (Otitis Externa)
~$2,432 / yr
First-Year: $4,687

Bluetick Coonhound
Large · 45–80 lbs·11–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,515 / yr
First-Year: $4,960

Boerboel
Giant · 110–200 lbs·9–11 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,362 / yr
First-Year: $6,210

Bohemian Shepherd
Medium · 30–50 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,238 / yr
First-Year: $4,493

Bolognese
Small · 5–9 lbs·12–14 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$2,178 / yr
First-Year: $4,253

Border Collie
Medium · 30–45 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,384 / yr
First-Year: $4,639

Border Terrier
Small · 11–15 lbs·12–15 yrs·Progressive Retinal Atrophy · low burden
~$1,851 / yr
First-Year: $3,926

Borzoi
Large · 60–105 lbs·9–14 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,149 / yr
First-Year: $5,594

Boston Terrier
Small · 12–25 lbs·11–13 yrs·Brachycephalic airway syndrome — elevated tier
~$2,033 / yr
First-Year: $4,108

Bouvier des Flandres
Large · 60–90 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,331 / yr
First-Year: $5,776

Boxer
Large · 50–80 lbs·10–12 yrs·Cardiomyopathy (Boxer cardiomyopathy) — elevated tier
~$2,754 / yr
First-Year: $5,199

Boykin Spaniel
Medium · 25–40 lbs·10–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,284 / yr
First-Year: $4,539

Bracco Italiano
Large · 55–88 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,629 / yr
First-Year: $5,074

Braque Français Pyrenean
Medium · 30–40 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$1,981 / yr
First-Year: $4,236

Braque du Bourbonnais
Medium · 35–50 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,144 / yr
First-Year: $4,399

Brazilian Terrier
Small · 15–22 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$1,681 / yr
First-Year: $3,756

Briard
Large · 55–100 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,439 / yr
First-Year: $5,884

Brittany
Medium · 30–40 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,241 / yr
First-Year: $4,496

Broholmer
Giant · 90–150 lbs·9–11 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,205 / yr
First-Year: $6,053

Brussels Griffon
Toy · 6–12 lbs·12–15 yrs·Brachycephalic Syndrome — elevated tier
~$2,093 / yr
First-Year: $4,399

Bull Terrier
Medium · 50–70 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hereditary deafness
~$2,297 / yr
First-Year: $4,552

Bulldog
Medium · 40–50 lbs·8–10 yrs·Brachycephalic airway syndrome — elevated tier
~$2,594 / yr
First-Year: $4,849

Bullmastiff
Giant · 100–130 lbs·8–10 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,327 / yr
First-Year: $6,175

Burgos Pointer
Large · 55–80 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,480 / yr
First-Year: $4,925

Cairn Terrier
Small · 13–18 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$1,881 / yr
First-Year: $3,956

Canaan Dog
Medium · 35–55 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,191 / yr
First-Year: $4,446

Cane Corso
Giant · 88–120 lbs·9–12 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,048 / yr
First-Year: $5,896

Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Small · 25–38 lbs·12–15 yrs·Intervertebral Disc Disease
~$1,972 / yr
First-Year: $4,047

Carolina Dog
Medium · 30–44 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$1,844 / yr
First-Year: $4,099

Catahoula Leopard Dog
Large · 50–95 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,606 / yr
First-Year: $5,051

Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Giant · 99–170 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,406 / yr
First-Year: $6,254

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small · 13–18 lbs·9–14 yrs·Mitral valve disease — elevated tier
~$2,120 / yr
First-Year: $4,195

Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Giant · 88–170 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,257 / yr
First-Year: $6,105

Cesky Fousek
Large · 48–70 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,526 / yr
First-Year: $4,971

Cesky Terrier
Small · 13–20 lbs·12–15 yrs·Scottie cramp · low burden
~$2,059 / yr
First-Year: $4,134

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Large · 55–80 lbs·10–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,894 / yr
First-Year: $5,339

Chihuahua
Toy · 2–6 lbs·14–17 yrs·Patellar Luxation — elevated tier
~$1,599 / yr
First-Year: $3,905

Chilean Fox Terrier
Small · 9–18 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$1,623 / yr
First-Year: $3,698

Chinese Crested
Toy · 5–12 lbs·13–15 yrs·Dental disease
~$1,923 / yr
First-Year: $4,229

Chinook
Large · 50–90 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,617 / yr
First-Year: $5,062

Chow Chow
Medium · 45–70 lbs·9–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,798 / yr
First-Year: $5,053

Cirneco dell'Etna
Small · 17–26 lbs·12–14 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$1,714 / yr
First-Year: $3,789

Clumber Spaniel
Large · 55–85 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,020 / yr
First-Year: $5,465

Cocker Spaniel
Small · 15–30 lbs·12–15 yrs·Ear infections
~$2,436 / yr
First-Year: $4,511

Collie
Large · 50–75 lbs·12–14 yrs·Collie eye anomaly
~$2,791 / yr
First-Year: $5,236

Coton de Tulear
Small · 8–13 lbs·14–17 yrs·Luxating patella · low burden
~$2,228 / yr
First-Year: $4,303

Croatian Sheepdog
Medium · 29–43 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,201 / yr
First-Year: $4,456

Curly-Coated Retriever
Large · 60–95 lbs·9–14 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$2,893 / yr
First-Year: $5,338

Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Large · 44–57 lbs·12–16 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,735 / yr
First-Year: $5,180

Dachshund
Small · 11–32 lbs·12–16 yrs·Intervertebral Disc Disease — elevated tier
~$2,063 / yr
First-Year: $4,138

Dalmatian
Large · 45–70 lbs·11–13 yrs·Congenital deafness — elevated tier
~$2,802 / yr
First-Year: $5,247

Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Small · 18–24 lbs·12–15 yrs·Intervertebral Disc Disease — elevated tier
~$2,353 / yr
First-Year: $4,428

Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Small · 15–20 lbs·13–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$1,670 / yr
First-Year: $3,745

Deutscher Wachtelhund
Medium · 40–55 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,681 / yr
First-Year: $4,936

Doberman Pinscher
Large · 60–100 lbs·10–13 yrs·Dilated Cardiomyopathy — elevated tier
~$3,040 / yr
First-Year: $6,135

Dogo Argentino
Large · 80–100 lbs·9–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,973 / yr
First-Year: $5,418

Dogue de Bordeaux
Giant · 99–145 lbs·5–8 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,485 / yr
First-Year: $6,333

Drentsche Patrijshond
Medium · 40–55 lbs·12–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,423 / yr
First-Year: $4,678

Drever
Medium · 30–35 lbs·12–14 yrs·Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) — elevated tier
~$2,321 / yr
First-Year: $4,576

Dutch Shepherd
Medium · 42–75 lbs·11–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,474 / yr
First-Year: $4,729

Dutch Smoushond
Small · 20–22 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$1,943 / yr
First-Year: $4,018

English Cocker Spaniel
Medium · 26–34 lbs·12–14 yrs·Progressive Retinal Atrophy
~$2,454 / yr
First-Year: $4,709

English Foxhound
Large · 60–75 lbs·10–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,561 / yr
First-Year: $5,006

English Setter
Large · 45–80 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,084 / yr
First-Year: $5,529

English Springer Spaniel
Medium · 40–50 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,656 / yr
First-Year: $4,911

English Toy Spaniel
Toy · 8–14 lbs·10–12 yrs·Brachycephalic airway issues — elevated tier
~$1,911 / yr
First-Year: $4,217

Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Medium · 45–65 lbs·11–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,441 / yr
First-Year: $4,696

Estrela Mountain Dog
Giant · 66–110 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,176 / yr
First-Year: $6,024

Eurasier
Medium · 40–70 lbs·11–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,815 / yr
First-Year: $5,070

Field Spaniel
Medium · 35–50 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,516 / yr
First-Year: $4,771

Finnish Lapphund
Medium · 33–53 lbs·12–15 yrs·Progressive Retinal Atrophy
~$2,325 / yr
First-Year: $4,580

Finnish Spitz
Medium · 20–33 lbs·13–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$2,131 / yr
First-Year: $4,386

Flat-Coated Retriever
Large · 55–80 lbs·8–10 yrs·Hemangiosarcoma and other cancers — elevated tier
~$3,256 / yr
First-Year: $5,701

French Bulldog
Small · 16–28 lbs·10–12 yrs·Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS) — elevated tier
~$2,258 / yr
First-Year: $4,333

French Spaniel
Large · 44–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,484 / yr
First-Year: $4,929

German Longhaired Pointer
Large · 60–80 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,817 / yr
First-Year: $5,262

German Pinscher
Medium · 25–45 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,074 / yr
First-Year: $4,329

German Shepherd Dog
Large · 50–90 lbs·9–13 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,833 / yr
First-Year: $5,278

German Shorthaired Pointer
Large · 45–70 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,685 / yr
First-Year: $5,130

German Spitz
Small · 11–26 lbs·13–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$2,163 / yr
First-Year: $4,238

German Wirehaired Pointer
Large · 50–70 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,825 / yr
First-Year: $5,270

Giant Schnauzer
Large · 55–95 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,507 / yr
First-Year: $5,952

Glen of Imaal Terrier
Small · 32–40 lbs·10–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,103 / yr
First-Year: $4,178

Golden Retriever
Large · 55–75 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,909 / yr
First-Year: $6,254

Gordon Setter
Large · 45–80 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,160 / yr
First-Year: $5,605

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium · 40–44 lbs·12–14 yrs·Ear infections
~$2,374 / yr
First-Year: $4,629

Great Dane
Giant · 110–175 lbs·7–10 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,674 / yr
First-Year: $6,522

Great Pyrenees
Giant · 85–115 lbs·10–12 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,202 / yr
First-Year: $6,050

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Giant · 85–140 lbs·8–11 yrs·Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (Bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,220 / yr
First-Year: $6,068

Greyhound
Large · 60–80 lbs·10–14 yrs·Osteosarcoma — elevated tier
~$2,632 / yr
First-Year: $5,077

Hamiltonstövare
Medium · 40–60 lbs·10–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,118 / yr
First-Year: $4,373

Hanoverian Scenthound
Large · 55–90 lbs·10–14 yrs·Bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus)
~$2,520 / yr
First-Year: $4,965

Harrier
Large · 45–60 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,321 / yr
First-Year: $4,766

Havanese
Toy · 7–13 lbs·13–16 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,941 / yr
First-Year: $4,247

Hokkaido
Large · 44–66 lbs·11–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,509 / yr
First-Year: $4,954

Hovawart
Large · 55–90 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,754 / yr
First-Year: $5,199

Husky
Medium · 35–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hereditary cataracts
~$2,486 / yr
First-Year: $4,741

Ibizan Hound
Medium · 45–50 lbs·12–14 yrs·Anesthetic Sensitivity · low burden
~$2,096 / yr
First-Year: $4,351

Icelandic Sheepdog
Small · 20–30 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$1,985 / yr
First-Year: $4,060

Irish Red and White Setter
Large · 50–75 lbs·11–15 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat)
~$2,749 / yr
First-Year: $5,194

Irish Setter
Large · 55–75 lbs·11–15 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,183 / yr
First-Year: $5,628

Irish Terrier
Medium · 25–27 lbs·12–15 yrs·Cystinuria · low burden
~$2,126 / yr
First-Year: $4,381

Irish Water Spaniel
Large · 45–68 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,817 / yr
First-Year: $5,262

Irish Wolfhound
Giant · 105–150 lbs·6–8 yrs·Dilated Cardiomyopathy — elevated tier
~$3,634 / yr
First-Year: $6,482

Italian Greyhound
Toy · 7–14 lbs·13–15 yrs·Leg Fractures — elevated tier
~$1,682 / yr
First-Year: $3,988

Jagdterrier
Small · 17–22 lbs·12–15 yrs·Primary lens luxation · low burden
~$1,724 / yr
First-Year: $3,799

Japanese Akitainu
Large · 70–110 lbs·10–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,005 / yr
First-Year: $5,450

Japanese Chin
Toy · 4–9 lbs·10–14 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,696 / yr
First-Year: $4,002

Japanese Spitz
Small · 10–25 lbs·10–16 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,958 / yr
First-Year: $4,033

Japanese Terrier
Toy · 7–13 lbs·12–14 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,512 / yr
First-Year: $3,818

Kai Ken
Medium · 25–40 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,074 / yr
First-Year: $4,329

Karelian Bear Dog
Medium · 44–55 lbs·11–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,388 / yr
First-Year: $4,643

Keeshond
Medium · 35–45 lbs·12–15 yrs·Primary hyperparathyroidism
~$2,495 / yr
First-Year: $4,750

Kerry Blue Terrier
Medium · 33–40 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,751 / yr
First-Year: $5,006

Kishu Ken
Medium · 30–60 lbs·11–13 yrs·Hypothyroidism · low burden
~$2,191 / yr
First-Year: $4,446

Komondor
Large · 80–100 lbs·10–12 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,434 / yr
First-Year: $5,879

Korean Jindo
Medium · 30–50 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,145 / yr
First-Year: $4,400

Kromfohrländer
Medium · 22–35 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$2,085 / yr
First-Year: $4,340

Kuvasz
Giant · 70–115 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,207 / yr
First-Year: $6,055

Labrador Retriever
Large · 55–80 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip and elbow dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,813 / yr
First-Year: $5,358

Lagotto Romagnolo
Small · 24–35 lbs·14–16 yrs·Benign familial juvenile epilepsy
~$2,310 / yr
First-Year: $4,385

Lakeland Terrier
Small · 15–17 lbs·12–16 yrs·Primary lens luxation · low burden
~$2,082 / yr
First-Year: $4,157

Lancashire Heeler
Small · 9–17 lbs·12–15 yrs·Primary lens luxation
~$1,818 / yr
First-Year: $3,893

Lapponian Herder
Medium · 33–44 lbs·12–15 yrs·Progressive Retinal Atrophy
~$2,341 / yr
First-Year: $4,596

Large Munsterlander
Large · 55–71 lbs·12–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,654 / yr
First-Year: $5,099

Leonberger
Giant · 90–170 lbs·7–10 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,641 / yr
First-Year: $6,489

Lhasa Apso
Small · 12–18 lbs·12–15 yrs·Cherry eye
~$2,348 / yr
First-Year: $4,423

Löwchen
Small · 8–18 lbs·13–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$2,022 / yr
First-Year: $4,097

Maltese
Toy · 4–7 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$2,113 / yr
First-Year: $4,419

Manchester Terrier (Standard)
Small · 12–22 lbs·14–16 yrs·Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
~$1,748 / yr
First-Year: $3,823

Manchester Terrier (Toy)
Toy · 6–8 lbs·14–16 yrs·Von Willebrand disease
~$1,491 / yr
First-Year: $3,797

Mastiff
Giant · 120–230 lbs·6–10 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$3,512 / yr
First-Year: $6,360

Miniature American Shepherd
Medium · 20–40 lbs·12–13 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,303 / yr
First-Year: $4,558

Miniature Bull Terrier
Small · 18–28 lbs·11–14 yrs·Primary lens luxation — elevated tier
~$1,996 / yr
First-Year: $4,071

Miniature Pinscher
Toy · 8–11 lbs·12–16 yrs·Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
~$1,544 / yr
First-Year: $3,850

Miniature Schnauzer
Small · 11–20 lbs·12–15 yrs·Pancreatitis — elevated tier
~$2,315 / yr
First-Year: $4,390

Mixed Breed (Dog)
Medium · 10–90 lbs·10–16 yrs·Obesity
~$2,263 / yr
First-Year: $4,518

Mountain Cur
Medium · 30–60 lbs·12–16 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,134 / yr
First-Year: $4,389

Mudi
Medium · 18–29 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,019 / yr
First-Year: $4,274

Neapolitan Mastiff
Giant · 110–150 lbs·7–9 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,263 / yr
First-Year: $6,111

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Medium · 20–40 lbs·12–14 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$2,259 / yr
First-Year: $4,514

Newfoundland
Giant · 100–150 lbs·8–10 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,546 / yr
First-Year: $6,394

Norfolk Terrier
Small · 11–12 lbs·12–16 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,894 / yr
First-Year: $3,969

Norrbottenspets
Small · 22–30 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$1,918 / yr
First-Year: $3,993

Norwegian Buhund
Medium · 26–40 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,289 / yr
First-Year: $4,544

Norwegian Elkhound
Medium · 44–55 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,441 / yr
First-Year: $4,696

Norwegian Lundehund
Small · 20–30 lbs·12–15 yrs·Lundehund syndrome — elevated tier
~$2,134 / yr
First-Year: $4,209

Norwich Terrier
Small · 11–12 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,894 / yr
First-Year: $3,969

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Medium · 35–50 lbs·12–14 yrs·Addison's Disease
~$2,436 / yr
First-Year: $4,691

Old Danish Pointer
Large · 55–75 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,459 / yr
First-Year: $4,904

Old English Sheepdog
Large · 60–100 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,366 / yr
First-Year: $5,811

Otterhound
Large · 65–125 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$3,017 / yr
First-Year: $5,462

Papillon
Toy · 5–10 lbs·13–16 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,732 / yr
First-Year: $4,038

Parson Russell Terrier
Small · 13–17 lbs·13–15 yrs·Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
~$1,868 / yr
First-Year: $3,943

Pekingese
Small · 7–14 lbs·12–14 yrs·Brachycephalic airway syndrome — elevated tier
~$2,484 / yr
First-Year: $4,559

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Medium · 24–30 lbs·12–14 yrs·Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) — elevated tier
~$2,430 / yr
First-Year: $4,685

Perro de Presa Canario
Large · 85–130 lbs·9–11 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,886 / yr
First-Year: $5,331

Peruvian Inca Orchid
Medium · 9–55 lbs·11–13 yrs·Dental Problems
~$2,116 / yr
First-Year: $4,371

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium · 25–40 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,284 / yr
First-Year: $4,539

Pharaoh Hound
Medium · 45–55 lbs·12–14 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) · low burden
~$2,118 / yr
First-Year: $4,373

Picardy Spaniel
Medium · 40–55 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,423 / yr
First-Year: $4,678

Pitbull
Medium · 30–65 lbs·12–16 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,189 / yr
First-Year: $4,444

Plott
Medium · 40–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,276 / yr
First-Year: $4,531

Pointer
Large · 45–75 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,492 / yr
First-Year: $4,937

Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Medium · 30–50 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,495 / yr
First-Year: $4,750

Pomeranian
Toy · 3–7 lbs·12–16 yrs·Patellar Luxation — elevated tier
~$2,042 / yr
First-Year: $4,348

Pont-Audemer Spaniel
Medium · 44–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,463 / yr
First-Year: $4,718

Poodle (Miniature)
Small · 15–17 lbs·12–15 yrs·Luxating patella
~$2,400 / yr
First-Year: $4,475

Poodle (Standard)
Large · 40–70 lbs·12–15 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat)
~$3,038 / yr
First-Year: $5,483

Poodle (Toy)
Toy · 4–6 lbs·12–18 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$2,112 / yr
First-Year: $4,418

Portuguese Podengo
Medium · 35–44 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$2,024 / yr
First-Year: $4,279

Portuguese Pointer
Medium · 35–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,189 / yr
First-Year: $4,444

Portuguese Water Dog
Medium · 35–60 lbs·11–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,618 / yr
First-Year: $4,873

Pudelpointer
Large · 45–70 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,586 / yr
First-Year: $5,031

Pug
Small · 14–18 lbs·12–15 yrs·Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome — elevated tier
~$2,202 / yr
First-Year: $4,277

Pyrenean Mastiff
Giant · 100–200 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,493 / yr
First-Year: $6,341

Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long-Haired)
Small · 18–33 lbs·12–15 yrs·Luxating patella
~$2,114 / yr
First-Year: $4,189

Pyrenean Sheepdog (Smooth-Faced)
Small · 15–30 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$1,962 / yr
First-Year: $4,037

Rat Terrier
Small · 10–25 lbs·15–18 yrs·Patellar Luxation · low burden
~$1,670 / yr
First-Year: $3,745

Rhodesian Ridgeback
Large · 70–85 lbs·10–12 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,560 / yr
First-Year: $5,005

Rottweiler
Large · 80–135 lbs·8–11 yrs·Osteosarcoma — elevated tier
~$3,003 / yr
First-Year: $5,448

Russian Spaniel
Medium · 20–35 lbs·12–15 yrs·Otitis externa · low burden
~$2,141 / yr
First-Year: $4,396

Russian Toy
Toy · 3–9 lbs·12–14 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,463 / yr
First-Year: $3,769

Saluki
Large · 40–60 lbs·10–14 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat)
~$2,449 / yr
First-Year: $4,894

Samoyed
Medium · 35–65 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,874 / yr
First-Year: $5,129

Schipperke
Small · 10–16 lbs·13–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,818 / yr
First-Year: $3,893

Scottish Terrier
Small · 18–22 lbs·11–13 yrs·Craniomandibular Osteopathy — elevated tier
~$2,360 / yr
First-Year: $4,435

Sealyham Terrier
Small · 23–24 lbs·12–14 yrs·Primary lens luxation
~$2,212 / yr
First-Year: $4,287

Shar-Pei
Medium · 40–55 lbs·8–12 yrs·Entropion — elevated tier
~$2,445 / yr
First-Year: $4,700

Shetland Sheepdog
Small · 15–25 lbs·12–14 yrs·Luxating patella
~$2,211 / yr
First-Year: $4,286

Shih Tzu
Small · 9–16 lbs·10–16 yrs·Brachycephalic airway syndrome — elevated tier
~$2,505 / yr
First-Year: $4,580

Siberian Husky
Medium · 35–60 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hereditary cataracts · low burden
~$2,588 / yr
First-Year: $4,843

Skye Terrier
Small · 26–40 lbs·11–14 yrs·Intervertebral Disc Disease — elevated tier
~$2,479 / yr
First-Year: $4,554

Sloughi
Medium · 40–62 lbs·10–15 yrs·Progressive Retinal Atrophy · low burden
~$2,061 / yr
First-Year: $4,316

Slovakian Rough-Haired Pointer
Large · 44–75 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,605 / yr
First-Year: $5,050

Small Munsterlander
Medium · 30–40 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,241 / yr
First-Year: $4,496

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Medium · 30–40 lbs·12–14 yrs·Protein-Losing Nephropathy and Enteropathy — elevated tier
~$2,938 / yr
First-Year: $5,193

Spanish Water Dog
Medium · 31–49 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,355 / yr
First-Year: $4,610

St. Bernard
Giant · 120–180 lbs·8–10 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$3,493 / yr
First-Year: $6,341

Stabyhoun
Medium · 40–55 lbs·13–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,361 / yr
First-Year: $4,616

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Medium · 24–38 lbs·12–14 yrs·Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts
~$2,035 / yr
First-Year: $4,290

Staffy
Medium · 24–38 lbs·12–14 yrs·Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts
~$2,035 / yr
First-Year: $4,290

Standard Schnauzer
Medium · 30–45 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia · low burden
~$2,434 / yr
First-Year: $4,689

Sussex Spaniel
Medium · 35–45 lbs·13–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,300 / yr
First-Year: $4,555

Swedish Lapphund
Medium · 30–45 lbs·12–16 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,279 / yr
First-Year: $4,534

Swedish Vallhund
Small · 20–35 lbs·12–15 yrs·Progressive Retinal Atrophy · low burden
~$1,894 / yr
First-Year: $3,969

Tibetan Mastiff
Giant · 70–150 lbs·10–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$3,024 / yr
First-Year: $5,872

Tibetan Spaniel
Small · 9–15 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,900 / yr
First-Year: $3,975

Tibetan Terrier
Medium · 18–30 lbs·12–15 yrs·Primary lens luxation
~$2,589 / yr
First-Year: $4,844

Toy Fox Terrier
Toy · 4–9 lbs·12–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,483 / yr
First-Year: $3,789

Vizsla
Large · 44–60 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,416 / yr
First-Year: $4,861

Weimaraner
Large · 55–90 lbs·10–13 yrs·Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat) — elevated tier
~$2,822 / yr
First-Year: $5,267

Welsh Springer Spaniel
Medium · 35–55 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,401 / yr
First-Year: $4,656

Welsh Terrier
Small · 18–22 lbs·12–15 yrs·Atopic dermatitis
~$2,016 / yr
First-Year: $4,091

West Highland White Terrier
Small · 15–20 lbs·12–16 yrs·Atopic dermatitis
~$1,958 / yr
First-Year: $4,033

Wetterhoun
Large · 55–77 lbs·12–15 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,701 / yr
First-Year: $5,146

Whippet
Medium · 25–40 lbs·12–15 yrs·Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease
~$2,003 / yr
First-Year: $4,258

White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Large · 55–88 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia — elevated tier
~$2,962 / yr
First-Year: $5,407

Wirehaired Vizsla
Large · 45–65 lbs·12–14 yrs·Hip Dysplasia
~$2,562 / yr
First-Year: $5,007

Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless)
Medium · 25–40 lbs·13–18 yrs·Dental disease · low burden
~$2,027 / yr
First-Year: $4,282

Yorkie
Toy · 4–7 lbs·11–15 yrs·Patellar Luxation
~$1,885 / yr
First-Year: $4,191

Yorkshire Terrier
Toy · 4–7 lbs·12–15 yrs·Periodontal Disease
~$1,885 / yr
First-Year: $4,191
Caloric Mass Multiplier
A 110-lb Mastiff consumes ~$165/mo in premium formulation versus $32/mo for a Mini Poodle.
Underwriting Claims Index
Brachycephalic breeds endure ~2.8x higher emergency respiratory and soft palate claims.
Audited Clinical Ledgers
Sourced from 18,400+ clinical invoice items audited in a trailing 24-month rolling cycle.