FAQShih Tzu insurance: questions
What is the best pet insurance for a Shih Tzu in Ireland?
On fit, Blue Insurance Pet — it is positioned for accident-only budget, which matches this breed's risk profile. Price still depends on your postcode, the dog's age and your reimbursement choice.
How much is insurance for a Shih Tzu?
Starter premiums run roughly €29–€47 a month in Ireland for a healthy puppy, then climb every year with age.
Is insurance worth it for a Shih Tzu?
Insurance recommended. The breed scores 1.10× average vet spend and the worst single bill we model is €4,960.
What health problems do Shih Tzus have?
Most claims cluster around dental cleaning with extractions, ear infection treatment, skin allergy workup. Each of those is priced on our Irish cost pages.
When should I buy the policy?
Before any symptom appears. Pre-existing conditions are excluded by every insurer, so a policy bought at €36 a month for a healthy puppy is worth far more than the same policy bought after the first limp or lump.
Does breed change the premium?
Yes. Insurers price from claims history by breed and size, which is why the same policy can differ by two or three times between breeds in the same city.
What reimbursement level should I pick?
80% is the common default. Moving to 90% raises the premium but cuts your share of a €4,960 claim materially; moving to 70% only makes sense with a large cash buffer.
Are these rankings paid for?
No. Some links are referral links that never change your price, but the ordering comes from breed risk and each insurer's own stated positioning, not from commission.
Insurance recommended