Gordon Setter insurance in South Carolina: cost and what to look for
Breed health sources point to bloat, hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism as the conditions to check coverage for.
- $42–$70/mo est.Typical monthly premium in South Carolina (2 yrs, 80%, $250 deductible)
- $648/yr est.Estimated yearly cost at the midpoint
- 5Breed-linked conditions to check coverage for
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Insurers for a Gordon Setter in South Carolina
Estimated monthly price for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible. These are BreedSure estimates, not quotes from the insurers; each insurer sets its own price.
Odie
Lowest est.14-day illness wait Limits $10,000 or $40,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $250 or $500
$48/mo est.Plan details for OdieLemonade
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $100,000 Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 / $250 / $500 / $750
$50/mo est.Plan details for LemonadePets Best
14-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$51/mo est.Plan details for Pets BestEmbrace
14-day illness wait Limits $2,000 to unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $200 to $1,000
$54/mo est.Plan details for EmbraceSpot
14-day illness wait Limits $2,500 to unlimited Exam fees included Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$55/mo est.Plan details for Spot
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Fetch
15-day illness wait Limits $5,000 to $15,000 Exam fees included Deductibles $250 to $2,500
$57/mo est.Plan details for FetchHealthy Paws
15-day illness wait Limits $5,000, $7,000 or unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $100 to $1,000
$59/mo est.Plan details for Healthy PawsTrupanion
30-day illness wait Limits Unlimited Exam fees extra Deductibles $0 to $1,000 per condition
$68/mo est.Plan details for Trupanion
Estimates updated Sep 2026 · How we estimate
Waiting period. How long after the policy starts before accidents, and then illnesses, are covered. Anything that begins during the wait is excluded. More in the glossaryAnnual limit. The most the policy pays in one policy year. "Unlimited" means there is no yearly cap. More in the glossaryExam fees. The vet's charge for the visit itself, usually $50 to $150, separate from tests and treatment. Some insurers include it; others sell it as an add-on. More in the glossaryDeductible. What you pay yourself before the insurer starts paying. Most reset every policy year; some insurers charge it once per condition. More in the glossaryWhat Gordon Setter owners claim for
- $2,000–$7,500[2]
- Eye conditions (cataracts, PRA, cherry eye)[3]commonHereditary eye problems; cataract surgery is the expensive end.$300–$6,700[4][5]
- Hip dysplasia[1]commonMalformed hip joint leading to arthritis. Treatment ranges from pain management to total hip replacement.$1,000–$6,000[6]
- $290–$750[7]
- Elbow dysplasia[3]occasionalDevelopmental elbow joint disease common in large breeds, often needs arthroscopic surgery.$1,500–$4,000[8]
Typical lifespan: 10–13 years. The large size class used in our estimate comes from the same source's weight range[1].
What a Gordon Setter costs to insure by age in South Carolina
Insured as a puppy, a Gordon Setter costs about 44% less per month than one enrolled at 8 (modeled). Conditions diagnosed before enrollment are excluded as pre-existing.
Low, typical and high estimates by age
| Age | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy (under 1) | $38/mo est. | $49/mo est. | $63/mo est. |
| 2 years | $42/mo est. | $54/mo est. | $70/mo est. |
| 5 years | $50/mo est. | $65/mo est. | $84/mo est. |
| 8 years | $67/mo est. | $86/mo est. | $112/mo est. |
| 11 years | $92/mo est. | $119/mo est. | $154/mo est. |
Pet insurance in South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Insurance handles insurance complaints and consumer questions in South Carolina, including about pet insurance.
The average routine vet visit for a dog in South Carolina costs about $66.
Source: CareCredit
South Carolina regulation requires an in-person, face-to-face exam to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR); a vet cannot create a new VCPR through telemedicine alone.
Source: South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Gordon Setter insurance in other states
Questions people ask about insuring a Gordon Setter
How much does pet insurance cost for a Gordon Setter?
About $42 to $70 a month in South Carolina for a 2-year-old at 80% reimbursement and a $250 deductible, in our model. Older dogs, lower deductibles and higher reimbursement cost more; each insurer sets its own price. How we estimate.
Does pet insurance cover Gordon Setter health problems like bloat?
Yes, as long as they are not pre-existing. Accident-and-illness plans cover hereditary and congenital conditions, including the ones Gordon Setters are known for: bloat, eye conditions and hip dysplasia. All 8 insurers we compare cover hereditary conditions.
At what age should I insure a Gordon Setter?
As young as you can. A puppy has no pre-existing conditions yet, and premiums rise with age: in our model about $54 a month at 2 years and $86 at 8. When to insure, by age.
Is pet insurance worth it for a Gordon Setter?
For breeds with known expensive conditions, it usually is if you enroll young and keep the policy. One bloat bill can run $2,000 to $7,500, several years of premiums. The full math.
Why is the estimate different in South Carolina?
Our model scales premiums by a state index built from each state's published average dog insurance premium. Insurers set their own prices, so this is an estimate, not a quote.
Questions owners of Gordon Setters ask
Sources
- Gordon Setter | VCA Animal Hospitals. VCA Animal Hospitals (LifeLearn).
- Bloat in Dogs: What Pet Parents Need to Know. MetLife Pet Insurance.
- Gordon Setter Health Statement. Gordon Setter Club of America (AKC Marketplace).
- Cherry Eye. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2024.
- Cataracts: What to Expect. University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center, 2025.
- Hip Dysplasia in Dogs Costs. Pets Best.
- Hypothyroidism. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2021.
- Elbow Dysplasia. Embrace Pet Insurance, 2021.
How we choose and check sources: Sources we use.
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