Best pet insurance for a Greyhound
There is no single best policy, so here is the pick for each priority, worked out from 8 insurers' plan facts and the conditions Greyhounds are known for.
- $44–$73/mo est.Typical monthly premium (2 yrs, 80%, $250 deductible)
- 4Conditions to check coverage for
- $10,000Top of the range: cancer
Greyhound insurance cost by state, conditions and vet bills →
Our picks for a Greyhound, by priority
- Lowest estimated priceOdieAbout $49 a month in our model for a 2-year-old Greyhound, 80% reimbursement, $250 deductible, national average.
- Shortest illness waiting periodLemonade, Embrace, Spot, Pets Best and Odie14 days before illness coverage starts, so a condition that shows up early is less likely to be excluded as pre-existing.
- For big one-off billsEmbrace, Spot, Pets Best, Trupanion and Healthy PawsAn unlimited annual limit option. Cancer can cost up to $10,000, more than a $5,000 limit covers.
- For ongoing vet visitsSpot, Pets Best and FetchExam fees included. Dental disease means repeat visits, and each exam fee adds up.
- For one lifelong conditionTrupanionA per-condition deductible: paid once for a condition for the dog's life, instead of every policy year.
- Lowest deductible optionTrupanionDeductibles from $0, for owners who would rather pay a higher premium than a large share of each bill.
Picks come only from published plan facts and our price model, never from commissions. How we make money.
What to look for in a policy for a Greyhound
- Hereditary coverage. All 8 insurers we compare cover hereditary and congenital conditions, as long as they aren't pre-existing.
- An annual limit above $10,000. That is the top of the range for cancer[2], the most expensive condition linked to the breed.
- How the deductible works. dental disease[1] and heart disease[4] need ongoing care, so exam fees and whether the deductible resets every year matter more than usual.
- Enroll before the first symptom. Anything noted before coverage starts is excluded for good. The best age to insure.
All 8 insurers for a Greyhound, by estimated price
Estimated monthly price for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible, national average. These are BreedSure estimates, not quotes.
Odie
Lowest est.14-day illness wait Limits $10,000 or $40,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $250 or $500
$49/mo est.Plan details for OdieLemonade
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $100,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 / $250 / $500 / $750
$52/mo est.Plan details for LemonadePets Best
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$53/mo est.Plan details for Pets BestEmbrace
14-day illness wait Limits $2,000 to unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $200 to $1,000
$56/mo est.Plan details for EmbraceSpot
14-day illness wait Limits $2,500 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$57/mo est.Plan details for Spot
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Fetch
15-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $15,000 Exam fees included Deductibles $250 to $2,500
$59/mo est.Plan details for FetchHealthy Paws
15-day illness wait Limits $5,000, $7,000 or unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$62/mo est.Plan details for Healthy PawsTrupanion
30-day illness wait Limits Unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $0 to $1,000 per condition
$70/mo est.Plan details for Trupanion
Estimates updated Sep 2026 · How we estimate
Questions about insuring a Greyhound
What is the best pet insurance for a Greyhound?
It depends on what you want to protect against. Lowest estimated price: Odie. Shortest illness waiting period: Lemonade, Embrace, Spot, Pets Best and Odie. For big one-off bills: Embrace, Spot, Pets Best, Trupanion and Healthy Paws. Compare quotes from two or three of them for your own dog.
How much is insurance for a Greyhound?
About $44 to $73 a month in our model for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible, before state and age adjustments. See prices by state.
Is insurance worth it for a Greyhound?
One cancer bill can run $3,000 to $10,000, several years of premiums. The full math.
Sources
- Greyhounds under general veterinary care in the UK during 2016: demography and common disorders (O'Neill et al., Canine Genetics and Epidemiology). Canine Genetics and Epidemiology (BMC) / Royal Veterinary College VetCompass, 2019.
- Dog Chemotherapy Cost: How Much Is Dog Cancer Treatment?. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2025.
- Periodontal Disease and Dental Procedures in Dogs and Cats. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2026.
- Greyhound Club of America health testing statement. Greyhound Club of America (via AKC), 2015.
- Cherry Eye. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2024.
- Cataracts: What to Expect. University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center, 2025.
- 11 Most Expensive Dog Health Problems. MetLife Pet Insurance, 2025.
- Greyhound. VCA Animal Hospitals.
How we choose and check sources: Sources we use.