Shih Tzu Insurance
We supply award-winning Lifetime Shih Tzu Insurance
Shih Tzu Pet Insurance
The Shih Tzu, mostly known for their magical hair but are also always up for a play. A family-friendly breed, the Shih Tzu will always be happy to see you when you come home and will enjoy late night snuggles.
We're a Which? Best Buy for Dog Insurance 2025
You can trust us with your Shih Tzu
Agria is a Which? Best Buy for our Lifetime, Lifetime Plus and Lifetime Premium dog insurance products. *


Common conditions that our Shih Tzu customers claim for:
Condition |
Average claim payment |
Ulcerative keratitis (Corneal ulceration) |
£451.31 |
Atopy finding |
£171.23 |
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS, Dry Eye) |
£155.91 |
Skin (cutaneous) disorder |
£208.84 |
Hypersensitivity (allergic) skin disorder |
£254.08 |
Did you know...
- 26% of our Shih Tzu owners made a claim in their first two years with us. Fortunately, we pay 98% of all the claims we receive**.
- 11% of the claims we received for Shih Tzus were for illness, with only 7% for injury**. Many of those claims were for lifelong conditions.
- Our highest payment for a Shih Tzu in the last 12 months is £7,484 for traumatic injury following
- The oldest Shih Tzu we currently insure is a 16-year-old named Teddy. Now, there’s a loyal companion!
** Based on all Agria Pet Insurance claims received between November 2023 and May 2024.
“Shih Tzus are friendly, cuddly little dogs but not without health issues. We often see eye and skin conditions that may require long-term treatment. Only a lifetime insurance policy will help with the costs for as long as necessary. ”
Robin Hargreaves
Agria Vet Panel Lead, Veterinary Surgeon for 30 years and former British Veterinary Association President.

Why more and more Shih Tzu owners are insuring with Agria
With Agria, it's lifetime, every time
At Agria, we believe pet insurance should last your pet’s lifetime. Our policies provide lifelong vet’s fees cover for illnesses and injuries. This means that, provided your policy is renewed each year, your maximum benefit will be refreshed, providing cover for ongoing conditions.
So, whatever happens throughout your Shih Tzu's life, we’ll always be there for you and your dog!
* Agria is a Which? Best Buy for our Lifetime, Lifetime Plus and Lifetime Premium dog insurance products*. We have also been awarded the 'best pet insurance overall' from The Telegraph. Which? policy score ratings are based on an analysis of policy cover levels conducted in November 2024. Best Buy providers have a high policy score and a good track record for paying claims. Read the Which? article.