US pet insurance by breed

Boxer insurance

Thinking about insurance for your Boxer? The good news is that every US insurer we compare will insure Boxers, and none of them excludes the breed. What's most useful to know is which health problems Boxers claim for most often, so you can check a policy covers them well. Here they are by life stage, with what each one typically costs to treat in a year, along with how long Boxers usually live.

What health problems do Boxers have?

These are the conditions most often claimed for Boxers at each stage of life, from Trupanion's claims data, with the typical cost of treatment in a year. "Likely" compares Boxers with the average dog in Trupanion's data. Each bar shows the cost range on the same scale, so you can see which problems cost most.

As a puppy

  • Swallowing something they shouldn't$500 to $1,200 a year50% more likely than the average dog
  • Allergies$100 to $300 a year35% more likely than the average dogNationwide's 2025 claims: 80% of skin allergies claims cost up to $286 in the first 30 days and $891 in the first year.
  • Cough$100 to $200 a year95% more likely than the average dog

As an adult

As a senior

  • Lymphomaa cancer of the lymph system$3,900 to $6,700 a year3 times as likely as the average dogDoes pet insurance cover cancer?
  • Seizures$500 to $1,200 a yearTwice as likely as the average dogNationwide's 2025 claims: 80% of seizures claims cost up to $783 in the first 30 days and $1,477 in the first year.
  • Cardiomyopathydisease of the heart muscle$1,200 to $1,700 a yearOver 10 times as likely as the average dog

Source: Trupanion, Commonly Claimed Conditions (US claims data, June 2019); Nationwide's most common claims of 2025. Costs are Trupanion's average yearly cost of treatment, in US dollars.

What to check in a policy for a Boxer

Some of the conditions above have their own rules in pet insurance policies, such as longer waiting periods or exclusions if signs show early on. These guides show how each insurer handles them.

Which insurers cover Boxers?

All of these US insurers will insure a Boxer. Click a name to see what that policy covers.

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Your questions answered

Can you get insurance for a Boxer?

Yes. All 9 US insurers we compare will insure a Boxer, and none of their policies excludes the breed.

How long do Boxers live?

The American Kennel Club gives a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years for the Boxer. It's worth choosing cover that stays with your dog for life, because the conditions Boxers claim for most tend to change as they get older.

Is Boxer insurance more expensive?

We don't list prices, because they depend on your dog and where you live. Insurers do price by breed: Figo, for example, says premiums are based on the species or breed of your pet. The best way to compare is to get quotes and check how each policy covers the conditions Boxers are most likely to need.

What health problems are Boxers prone to?

In Trupanion's US claims data, the costliest conditions claimed for Boxers include lymphoma, torn cruciate ligament and cardiomyopathy. The full list by life stage is above.

Health data from Trupanion's US claims (June 2019) and Nationwide's 2025 claims; lifespan from the American Kennel Club; which insurers cover the breed from each insurer's own documents and exclusion lists, read in October 2026. Check the policy before you buy.