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Affordable, comprehensive pet insurance designed for Greyhounds.
✓ Up to £12,000 vet fee cover
✓ Receive up to 100% back on eligible vet bills
✓ 95% of claims paid within 3 days
✓ Simple, quick claims process with support from our friendly UK team
✓ Proud to be Feefo Platinum Trusted Service rated
The Greyhound is one of the oldest and most elegant dog breeds in the world. Known for their incredible speed and graceful build, Greyhounds were originally bred for hunting and later became famous as racing dogs.
Recognised by the The Kennel Club, Greyhounds are often misunderstood. While they are capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 mph, they are famously calm and relaxed at home — earning the nickname “40mph couch potatoes.”
In the UK, many Greyhounds are adopted after retiring from racing, making them gentle, affectionate companions who adapt surprisingly well to family life.
🐾 Average lifespan: 10–14 years
🐾 Average adult weight: 27–40 kg
🐾 Top speed: Up to 45 mph (72 km/h)
🐾 Recognised by The Kennel Club as part of the Hound Group
Greyhounds are generally healthy but can be prone to certain structural and breed-specific conditions.
Common Health Issues:
Dental Disease – £250–£600 cleaning / £800–£2,000 extractions
Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) – £4,000–£8,000+ treatment
Bloat (GDV) – £2,000–£5,000 emergency surgery
Arthritis & Joint Issues – £500–£1,500 per year
Paw Corns – £100–£300 per visit
Large-breed surgery and ongoing joint care can become costly, especially in retired racing Greyhounds.
Wondering if a Greyhound is the right dog for you? Here’s a few things you should know before you bring a ‘couch commander’ home…
Despite their athletic appearance, Greyhounds have relatively modest dietary needs.
Key dietary considerations:
Maintaining a healthy weight reduces strain on joints and lowers the risk of orthopaedic problems.
Greyhounds are sprinters, not endurance runners.
Daily exercise needs:
They are surprisingly low-maintenance compared to many other large breeds. At home, most Greyhounds are quiet, calm, and enjoy lounging.
Greyhounds are ideal for:
They are generally not suited for homes with very small pets unless carefully assessed, due to their strong prey drive.
From dental disease to emergency surgery for bloat, veterinary costs for large breeds can escalate quickly. For retired racing Greyhounds especially, unexpected health needs can arise later in life.
Having comprehensive cover means you can focus on giving your Greyhound the comfortable, loving retirement they deserve — without worrying about the cost of treatment.
Superior – the most comprehensive insurance cover we offer, with the lowest excess, giving you confidence that your dog will be looked after if illness or injury strikes.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£9,000
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£6,000
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
£9,000
£6,000
100%
100%
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
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–
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Mid-range – our most flexible plan, offering a choice of co-payment and excess levels and packed with a range of optional extras to suit your dog’s needs.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£9,000
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£6,000
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£12,000
£9,000
£6,000
90%, 80% or 70%
90%, 80% or 70%
90%, 80% or 70%
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
Optional Extra: Get up to £50 annually for key pet care needs like de-sexing, microchipping, worming, teeth cleaning, and more. Additional cover includes vaccinations, health checks, flea/tick control, and diagnostic tests, with no excess.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Safety-net – accidents or illness can happen at any time, and our Catastrophe and Economy policies provide cover for your dog when emergency treatment is needed.
Cover for each injury or illness for 12 months from the date of the incident or when symptoms first appeared.
£4,000
for each injury and illness for 12 months
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£6,000
100%
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£3,000
100%
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Cover for each injury or illness for 12 months from the date of the incident or when symptoms first appeared.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
Lifetime cover
for illnesses and injuries, year after year.
£4,000
for each injury and illness for 12 months
£6,000
£3,000
100%
100%
100%
£1,000,000 per claim
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
Optional extra: £1,000,000 per claim
–
–
–
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
8 weeks – under 8 years.
Terms, conditions, and excesses apply. Cover depends on acceptance criteria, and there may be policy limits and exclusions. Make sure to check the policy details on the dog insurance page before taking out a policy.
