Risk score 1.25× the average dog. Here is what that means in EUR.
Risk score 1.25x average| Condition / procedure | Ireland range | Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| ACL / Cruciate Repair (TPLO) | €2,790–€4,960 | covered |
| Foreign Body Surgery (swallowed object) | €1,550–€3,720 | covered |
| Ear Infection Treatment | €95–€215 | covered |
| Cancer Treatment (chemo course) | €3,100–€9,300 | covered |
This breed carries well-known, expensive conditions. A policy bought early is the cheapest way to cap that risk.
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Around €18,990 in routine care plus a realistic share of breed-typical conditions, at 2026 Irish prices.
Modelled premiums (estimates, not quotes) run about €39–€65 a month for a puppy, rising with age and city.
That depends on what you could pay in cash. The breed's risk score is 1.25× average and the single worst bill we model is €9,300. The calculator compares that bill with your emergency fund and shows the expected net cost of insuring.