steve_b_wales Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Can anyone recommend a good insurance company? We are about to have a Cockapoo soon and we are looking for a reasonably priced insurance policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 we are with sainburys they are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Your going to need pet products so buy them from vetuk they used to offer free cover for a short period for young dogs on each purchase, just check to see if it works for you and just keep buying from them until your dog is older/wiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) Looking online at different pet insurance companies, and they all ask is the dog a pedigree, crossbreed or mixed. The parents of our Cockapoo are both Cockapoo's, which of course are from two different breeds, so, according to some of the companies, she's a pedigree, which I don't agree. What's your view on this? Edited September 8, 2021 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) I would expect that it is a mongrel as neither of its parents were pedigree dogs. I would understand a cross breed would be the offspring of two pedigree dogs of different breeds; whilst a pedigree dog would be a purebred animal of recorded ancestry. However what the insurers probably want to understand is what is the likelihood of inherited genetic disorders or mutations from inbreeding. The answer to that I do not know. Edited September 8, 2021 by WalkedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: I would expect that it is mongrel as neither of its parents were pedigree dogs. I would understand a cross breed would be the offspring of two pedigree dogs; whilst a pedigree would be purebred of recorded ancestry. However what the insurers probably want to understand is what is the likelihood of inherited genetic disorders or mutations from inbreeding. The answer to that I do not know. In general mongrels have better health records than pure bred so can effect premium. I would just go on the insurance comparison sites and input your criteria for a deal. Go for lifetime cover though and decide on your level of excess. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: I would expect that it is a mongrel as neither of its parents were pedigree dogs. I would understand a cross breed would be the offspring of two pedigree dogs of different breeds; whilst a pedigree dog would be a purebred animal of recorded ancestry. However what the insurers probably want to understand is what is the likelihood of inherited genetic disorders or mutations from inbreeding. The answer to that I do not know. Does anyone know of any genetic disorders etc that are created by mating a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Now sorted. Via Go Compare, we decided on More Than insurance. We also went to Pets at Home to buy a dog crate etc etc and because I signed up to their VIP club, I had 10% as a member and also another 10% as our dog is a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 08/09/2021 at 08:17, steve_b_wales said: Does anyone know of any genetic disorders etc that are created by mating a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle? Our pup's parent's are both Cockapoo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 09/09/2021 at 10:45, steve_b_wales said: Now sorted. Via Go Compare, we decided on More Than insurance. We also went to Pets at Home to buy a dog crate etc etc and because I signed up to their VIP club, I had 10% as a member and also another 10% as our dog is a puppy. The Harrington’s puppy food P@H sell is both good quality and good value for money. Took my last pup off a premium food as he was scratching a lot. Put him on that and he never looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: The Harrington’s puppy food P@H sell is both good quality and good value for money. Took my last pup off a premium food as he was scratching a lot. Put him on that and he never looked back. Ours is having John Burns Chicken & Rice, as this was the food that she was weaned off. She seems to enjoy it. My last dog which was a Jack Russell was fed 95% on Sardines, and our vet commented that it was very good for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) On 08/09/2021 at 08:17, steve_b_wales said: Does anyone know of any genetic disorders etc that are created by mating a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle? PRA Cord1 is one they can both carry I think and Von Willebrand’s disease but not sure if there’s a test for the latter for cockers 🤔 Edited September 10, 2021 by bigbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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