How Much Does Dachshund Pet Insurance Cost?
An adult Dachshund typically costs $28 to $36/mo to insure on a standard accident + illness plan. That's about 31% below the average dog, which runs $41 to $49/mo. Adjust the estimate for your pet below.
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Why Dachshunds cost what they do
Insurers price each breed by how much they expect to pay out in claims. For the Dachshund, the conditions that drive the math are: intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a very high risk for the breed; obesity; dental disease. It has a fairly mild risk profile, so expected claims stay low and the premium stays below average.
Dachshund insurance cost by age
| Age | Typical monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Under 1 year | $26 to $34/mo |
| 1-3 years | $28 to $36/mo |
| 4-6 years | $37 to $49/mo |
| 7-9 years | $55 to $72/mo |
| 10+ years | $75 to $97/mo |
Age is the biggest price driver after breed. Insuring young and keeping the policy avoids the steep senior pricing tiers, and it locks in coverage before any conditions count as pre-existing.
How the Dachshund compares
| Breed | Adult monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Dachshund | $28 to $36/mo |
| Great Dane | $67 to $91/mo |
| Bulldog (English) | $65 to $83/mo |
| French Bulldog | $61 to $83/mo |
| Rottweiler | $59 to $86/mo |
| Boxer | $54 to $69/mo |
| Golden Retriever | $41 to $55/mo |
| German Shepherd | $39 to $61/mo |
| Labrador Retriever | $41 to $54/mo |
| Poodle (Standard) | $39 to $52/mo |
| Mixed Breed | $35 to $49/mo |
| Beagle | $35 to $46/mo |
For reference, a mixed breed runs $35 to $49/mo. Mixed ancestry means fewer hereditary conditions, so insurers expect fewer claims.
Frequently asked
How much is pet insurance for a Dachshund?
An adult Dachshund typically costs $28 to $36/mo for accident + illness coverage with a $500 deductible and 80% reimbursement. That's about 31% below the average dog, which runs $41 to $49/mo.
Why does a Dachshund cost less to insure?
Insurers price breeds by expected claims. For the Dachshund, the main drivers are: intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a very high risk for the breed; obesity; dental disease.
How does age change the premium?
Premiums roughly double between early adulthood and age 8. For a Dachshund: under 1 year: $26 to $34/mo; 1-3 years: $28 to $36/mo; 4-6 years: $37 to $49/mo; 7-9 years: $55 to $72/mo; 10+ years: $75 to $97/mo.
Sources
This estimate is triangulated from 2 published premium tables (MoneyGeek: Average Cost of Pet Insurance for Dogs; Forbes Advisor: Pet Insurance Cost (900k-quote analysis)) anchored to typical quoted base rates. Confidence: triangulated across independent sources. Full model on the methodology page.
Data last verified: 2026-08-15