Below we have compiled a list of the top 10 best pet insurance providers in the UK for all types of spaniel breeds (including the most popular e.g. Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels). Our personal experience was with Pet Plan who we found to pay out promptly every time we claimed but we’d recommend getting a few quotes from the top providers (and speak to your vet) below to then select the best one for your spaniel dog. This is not all pet insurers in the UK we selected these insurers based on our own experience, having excellent reviews on Trustpilot and also being Which Recommended.
Pet Insurer | Description | TrustPilot Reviews |
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| 4.6 / 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We know finding the best pet insurance for your spaniel dog can be confusing with many owners concerned by cost and what will actually be covered we provide more detailed information on all the different types of pet insurance in our pet insurance category, below we have answered some top questions.
On a monthly basis depending on the policy taken this is typically between £20 – £50 depending on the breed, age, medical history and cover taken. Certain spaniel breeds (e.g. King Charles Spaniel) are generally more prone to health challenges and may incur higher pet insurance premiums and excess. Spaniels Dog breeds in general are prone to hip, eye and ear medical issues.
Go direct to the websites we have provided above or it is possible to get multiple quotes at once from price comparison websites for example Moneysupermarket or Compare the Market. Generally insuring your pet early on in good health and making sure you focus on the core cover rather than added extras. Going for the cheapest policy (Accident Only for example) can actually cost you more overall for example if it did not then cover some surgery required for your spaniel dog.
In short yes due to veterinary costs (which are £1,000’s for operations or procedures). We would recommend a lifetime policy (per Agria above covering up to £20k vet fees per annum) if you are able to afford it to provide the best cover for your furry friend. According to the association of british insurers the average annual claim in 2023 was £668 nearly 50% higher than the average insurance cost of £389.
Yes it is possible but with certain restrictions, for example PetPlan allows older dogs to access it’s essential plan (time limited cover for 12 months up to £3k per illness / injury).
Yes some insurers will consider insuring spaniel dogs with pre-existing conditions for example PetSure referenced above but this will depend on the condition.
There are four main types of Pet Insurance available to Spaniel dog owners – Lifetime (top level conditions for life with annual vet fees cover), Maximum (limited cover for specific conditions), Time Limited (conditions covered for 12 months after which will need to pay separately even if renew policy) and Accident Only (no cover for illnesses or medical conditions).
