The UK’s most (and least) affordable dog breeds 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 at 12:56 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Table of contents One of the things that stood out during the time the UK spent in and out of lockdown, was how pet ownership rose during the pandemic, with an extra 3.2 million households across the UK buying a pet from March 2020 to March 2021. The demand for puppies has considerably increased the […]

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Your Story – Colin & Saffy, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 4:24 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Colin, to hear more about his dog, Saffy, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: My wife and I have had dogs nearly all the time since we’ve been married. We‘ve had two Chihuahuas over the years as well as a miniature […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health, pet insurance


Your Story – Kate & Ranni, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 6, 2026 at 2:15 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Kate, to hear more about her dog, Ranni, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: Previously, we had Jax, a Staffy cross Lurcher, that’s what we ended up thinking he was in the end, as we were told he was a Staffy, […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health, pet insurance


Your Story – Graham & Ollie, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 3:03 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Graham, to hear more about his dog, Ollie, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had cats all my life, 22 years before being married and 56 years married. Nine years ago, I was ‘conned’ into getting ‘a’ dog. At the […]

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Your Story – Willowe & Remy, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Willowe, to hear more about her dog, Remy, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: My dog is called Remy, she’s a Manchester Terrier and I’ve had dogs all my life. I’ve had various rescues, but one rescue in particular, came from […]

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Your Story – Jane & Daisy, Dog Insurance

Posted on November 24, 2025 at 10:55 am by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Jane, to hear more about her dog, Daisy, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I’ve always had a dog since being a child. We got Daisy, our current Yorkshire Terrier when she was 11 weeks old; she was in a litter […]

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A Ruff Guide for New Dog Owners

Posted on November 10, 2025 at 9:43 am by The Insurance Emporium

Welcoming a dog into your life is exciting—but it comes with responsibilities. Many couples even see it as ‘practice parenting’. Whether you’ve chosen your pup or are still deciding, this guide covers everything a first-time dog owner needs to know. Before you bring your dog home Choosing the right breed starts with understanding your lifestyle. […]

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Your Story – Gary & Finn, Dog Insurance

Posted on November 4, 2025 at 4:49 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Gary, to hear more about his dog, Finn, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: I’m 65 and my wife is 60 and we’ve always had pets since we’ve been married. We’ve always had a dog and as kids, we both had […]

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Your Story – Jennie & Poppy, Dog Insurance

Posted on September 4, 2025 at 1:49 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Jennie, to hear more about her dog, Poppy, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had dogs before but a long while ago. When I re-married, my second husband was not a pet lover, however, after he passed away and I […]

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Your Story – Michelle & Pedro, Dog Insurance

Posted on September 2, 2025 at 1:27 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Michelle, to hear more about her dog, Pedro, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I currently have three Chihuahuas, Pedro, Oreo, and Nelly, I did have a Layla, but she passed away in January. I’ve always had dogs from being a […]

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