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Affordable, comprehensive pet insurance designed for Labrador Retrievers
✓ 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 Labrador Retriever is one of the UK’s most loved and recognisable dog breeds. Originally bred as working gundogs, Labradors are intelligent, loyal, and eager to please — qualities that have made them exceptional family companions and working dogs alike.
Recognised by the The Kennel Club as one of the UK’s most popular breeds year after year, Labrador Retrievers are known for their friendly temperament, trainability, and adaptability. They thrive in busy family homes but are equally suited to active households where they can work, train, and explore. Whether black, yellow, or chocolate, Labradors are affectionate, outgoing dogs that form strong bonds with their owners.
🐾 Average lifespan: 10–12 years
🐾 Average adult weight: 25–36 kg
🐾 UK popularity ranking: Consistently in the Top 5 breeds registered with The Kennel Club
🐾 Originally recognised as a breed by The Kennel Club in 1903
🐾 The average claim for Labradors is £1,481
Labradors are prone to certain hereditary and lifestyle-related conditions.
Common Health Issues:
Hip & Elbow Dysplasia – Surgery £3,000–£7,000 per joint
Cruciate Ligament Injury – Surgery £2,500–£5,000
Obesity & Diabetes – £1,000+ per year treatment
Ear Infections – £150–£300 per episode
Progressive Retinal Atrophy – Testing £300–£600
Joint surgery and ongoing conditions like diabetes can become costly over time, which is why many Labrador owners choose comprehensive cover.
Wondering if a Labrador Retriever is the right dog for you? Here’s a few things you should know before you bring a ‘bum wiggler’ home…
Labradors thrive on a balanced, high-quality diet suited to their life stage (puppy, adult, senior).
Key dietary considerations:
Because of their strong appetite, maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important preventative health measures for this breed.
Labradors are energetic and intelligent dogs who require both physical and mental stimulation.
Daily exercise needs:
Without adequate stimulation, Labradors may become bored and destructive. They excel in obedience, agility, and working roles.
Labradors are ideal for:
They are less suited to sedentary lifestyles or homes where they are left alone for long periods. Their affectionate and steady temperament makes them popular as therapy and assistance dogs.
From joint surgery to long-term medication, Labradors can require significant veterinary support over their lifetime. Having the right level of cover means you can focus on their health — not 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.
