Giant dog breeds
11 giant breeds over 90 lbs. They carry the highest food, medication, and boarding costs, shorter lifespans, and serious orthopedic and cardiac risks, so insurance value is at its strongest here.
All giant breeds by popularity
Ranked by AKC popularity. Search or click any breed to see its full cost breakdown.
Why giant dogs cost the most
Giant breeds eat the most, need the largest (and most expensive) medication doses, and command premium boarding and grooming rates. They are also predisposed to bloat, hip and elbow dysplasia, and dilated cardiomyopathy, conditions whose treatment can run into five figures.
Shorter lifespans concentrate those costs into fewer years, and a single emergency surgery can exceed a decade of premiums. For most giant breeds, insurance delivers its clearest value.
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