Great Dane vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Vet Costs
Great Dane owners spend $600-$1,500/yr at the vet. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: $450-$1,100/yr. That's a $275/yr gap in average costs. Here's where the money goes.
Great Dane
$6,500-$16,000
lifetime vet costs (8 yrs)
high health risk
Lifetime Gap
$0
Pembroke Welsh Corgi costs less
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$7,000-$15,500
lifetime vet costs (13 yrs)
moderate health risk
Vet Cost Breakdown
| Category | Great Dane | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Vet Cost (avg) | $1,050/yr | $775/yr | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| Annual Range | $600-$1,500 | $450-$1,100 | - |
| Preventive Care | $425/yr | $330/yr | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| Emergency Risk Budget | $650/yr | $380/yr | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| Pet Insurance | $50-$100/mo | $32-$62/mo | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| Spay/Neuter | $300-$650 | $175-$400 | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| Lifetime Vet Cost | $6,500-$16,000 | $7,000-$15,500 | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
Great Dane Health Risks
high risk · large, 110-175 lbs · 8-year lifespan · 3-4 visits/year average
- Bloat (GDV) (25-40%) $2,000-$7,500
- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (15-25%) $500-$5,000
- Hip dysplasia (12-15%) $2,000-$7,000
- Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) (5-10%) $5,000-$15,000
- Wobbler syndrome (3-5%) $3,000-$10,000
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Health Risks
moderate risk · small, 22-30 lbs · 13-year lifespan · 2-3 visits/year average
- Hip dysplasia (8-12%) $1,500-$6,000
- Intervertebral disc disease (10-15%) $2,000-$8,000
- Degenerative myelopathy (10-15%) $300-$1,500
- Eye conditions (PRA) (3-5%) $200-$500
Breed-Specific Procedures
Great Dane
- Bloat prevention (gastropexy) $400-$1,200
- Echocardiogram $300-$600
- Hip screening X-rays $200-$400
- Wellness exam + vaccines $175-$350
- Senior blood panel $175-$400
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- DM DNA test $50-$100
- Hip + spine screening $200-$400
- Eye exam (CERF) $50-$150
- Dental cleaning $300-$650
Insurance: Is It Worth It?
Great Dane
$50-$100/mo ($600-$1,200/yr)
high risk. Insurance is close to mandatory for this breed. One surgery can exceed years of premiums.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$32-$62/mo ($384-$744/yr)
moderate risk. Worth it if you get coverage before age 2, when premiums are lowest.
Premiums from Nationwide, ASPCA, and Embrace. Accident + illness plans, $500 deductible, 80% reimbursement.