Pedigree dogs carry higher pet insurance risks for owners than mongrels, a report indicated today (November 20th).Sainsbury's Pet Insurance revealed that pedigrees accounted for 45% of the claims for dogs it received during the first six months of 2009.
Selective breeding has resulted in some animals being more vulnerable to certain medical conditions.
West Highland Terriers were revealed to be particularly high-risk, with the number of claims received by the firm over the six-month period equivalent to 67% of the dogs insured.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were ranked second on the list at 50%.
Lucy Hunter, Sainsbury's Pet Insurance manager, said that current fashion trends could have influenced these results.
"Seeing so many celebrities with small pedigree dogs has certainly fuelled demand for these pets," she commented.
"However, because these animals are pedigrees, they can suffer from certain hereditary medical problems that can require veterinary treatment, which makes it all the more important to have adequate pet insurance."
The number of small pedigree dogs covered by Sainsbury's plans grew by 41.3% between 2006 and 2008.
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