The English Bulldog is the breed of dog that costs the most to cover in the UK.
A-Plan Insurance says that flat-faced dogs cost their owners an average of £66.50 a month (£798 a year) to cover. Due to a disease called brachycephalic, this breed has long-term breathing problems and has trouble cooling down when it's hot.
Second-place The price of a French Bulldog is £54.73 a month, or £656.76 a year. German Shepherds cost their owners £38.15 a month (£457.80) because they have Hip Dysplasia.
Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and English Springer Spaniels were also in the top 10. Even though dogs are very popular, a lot of them have major health risks that make insurance expensive.
There are dogs in 10 million homes in the UK, which can make people happier and less lonely. We can improve our health by getting more exercise when we walk our dogs.
Think about the extra costs before getting a dog. You may have an idea of the right dog breed, but diseases that can be passed down could make insurance more expensive. So, it's important to take insurance costs and pet costs into account to avoid spending too much.
1. English Bulldog (£66.50 cost to insure per month) 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)