Great Pyrenees insurance in Pennsylvania: cost and what to look for
Giant livestock guardian; bloat and joint disease are the costliest risks.
- $61–$101/mo est.Typical monthly premium in Pennsylvania (2 yrs, 80%, $250 deductible)
- $936/yr est.Estimated yearly cost at the midpoint
- 5Breed-linked conditions to check coverage for
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Insurers for a Great Pyrenees in Pennsylvania
Estimated monthly price for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible. These are BreedSure estimates, not quotes from the insurers; each insurer sets its own price.
Odie
Lowest est.14-day illness wait Limits $10,000 or $40,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $250 or $500
$69/mo est.Plan details for OdieLemonade
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $100,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 / $250 / $500 / $750
$72/mo est.Plan details for LemonadePets Best
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$74/mo est.Plan details for Pets BestEmbrace
14-day illness wait Limits $2,000 to unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $200 to $1,000
$78/mo est.Plan details for EmbraceSpot
14-day illness wait Limits $2,500 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$80/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
$82/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
$86/mo est.Plan details for Healthy PawsTrupanion
30-day illness wait Limits Unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $0 to $1,000 per condition
$98/mo est.Plan details for Trupanion
Estimates updated Sep 2026 · How we estimate
Waiting period. How long after the policy starts before accidents, and then illnesses, are covered. Anything that begins during the wait is excluded. More in the glossaryAnnual limit. The most the policy pays in one policy year. "Unlimited" means there is no yearly cap. More in the glossaryExam fees. The vet's charge for the visit itself, usually $50 to $150, separate from tests and treatment. Some insurers include it; others sell it as an add-on. More in the glossaryDeductible. What you pay yourself before the insurer starts paying. Most reset every policy year; some insurers charge it once per condition. More in the glossaryWhat Great Pyrenees owners claim for
- $2,000–$7,500[2]
- Hip dysplasia[3]commonMalformed hip joint leading to arthritis. Treatment ranges from pain management to total hip replacement.$1,000–$6,000[4]
- Elbow dysplasia[3]occasionalDevelopmental elbow joint disease common in large breeds, often needs arthroscopic surgery.$1,500–$4,000[5]
- Heart disease (DCM / MVD)[6]occasionalCardiomyopathy or valve disease; diagnostics and lifelong medication.$1,100–$2,500[7]
- $300–$1,500[8]
What a Great Pyrenees costs to insure by age in Pennsylvania
Insured as a puppy, a Great Pyrenees costs about 44% less per month than one enrolled at 8 (modeled). Conditions diagnosed before enrollment are excluded as pre-existing.
Low, typical and high estimates by age
| Age | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy (under 1) | $55/mo est. | $70/mo est. | $91/mo est. |
| 2 years | $61/mo est. | $78/mo est. | $101/mo est. |
| 5 years | $73/mo est. | $93/mo est. | $121/mo est. |
| 8 years | $97/mo est. | $124/mo est. | $162/mo est. |
| 11 years | $133/mo est. | $171/mo est. | $222/mo est. |
Pet insurance in Pennsylvania
Effective around December 2024 (180 days after the June 10, 2024 signing), Pennsylvania's pet insurance law gives buyers a 30-day right to examine and return a new policy for a full refund unless a claim has been filed, requires insurers to disclose exclusions, waiting periods, deductibles and how claim payments are calculated in a document titled 'Insurer Disclosure of Important Policy Provisions,' caps illness and orthopedic-condition waiting periods at 30 days with none allowed for accidents, and requires wellness programs to be sold and priced separately from insurance.
Source: Pennsylvania General Assembly
Pennsylvania Insurance Department handles insurance complaints and consumer questions in Pennsylvania, including about pet insurance.
The average routine vet visit for a dog in Pennsylvania costs about $64.
Source: CareCredit
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1884, operates two in-state teaching hospitals: Ryan Veterinary Hospital for small animals in Philadelphia and New Bolton Center for large animals in Kennett Square.
Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Great Pyrenees insurance in other states
Questions people ask about insuring a Great Pyrenees
How much does pet insurance cost for a Great Pyrenees?
About $61 to $101 a month in Pennsylvania for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible, in our model. Older dogs, lower deductibles and higher reimbursement cost more; each insurer sets its own price. How we estimate.
Does pet insurance cover Great Pyrenees health problems like bloat?
Yes, as long as they are not pre-existing. Accident-and-illness plans cover hereditary and congenital conditions, including the ones Great Pyreneeses are known for: bloat, hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. All 8 insurers we compare cover hereditary conditions.
At what age should I insure a Great Pyrenees?
As young as you can. A puppy has no pre-existing conditions yet, and premiums rise with age: in our model about $78 a month at 2 years and $124 at 8. When to insure, by age.
Is pet insurance worth it for a Great Pyrenees?
For breeds with known expensive conditions, it usually is if you enroll young and keep the policy. One bloat bill can run $2,000 to $7,500, several years of premiums. The full math.
Why is the estimate different in Pennsylvania?
Our model scales premiums by a state index built from each state's published average dog insurance premium. Insurers set their own prices, so this is an estimate, not a quote.
Questions owners of Great Pyreneeses ask
Sources
- Inherited and Predisposing Factors in the Development of Gastric Dilatation Volvulus in Dogs (Bell, Top Companion Anim Med 2014). Topics in Companion Animal Medicine (hosted by VIN), 2014.
- Bloat in Dogs: What Pet Parents Need to Know. MetLife Pet Insurance.
- Great Pyrenees. VCA Animal Hospitals.
- Hip Dysplasia in Dogs Costs. Pets Best.
- Elbow Dysplasia. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2021.
- Great Pyrenees - Canine Inherited Disorders Database. Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 2011.
- 11 Most Expensive Dog Health Problems. MetLife Pet Insurance, 2025.
- Entropion. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2022.
How we choose and check sources: Sources we use.
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