Caique — breed guide

At a glance

Group

small parrot

Size

Small

Life span

25–40 years

Coat

Bold black or orange cap, white chest

Living with a Caique

• Very high energy — built for work and long days out.
• Light grooming — a brush now and then.
• Light shedding.
• Quick to learn.
• Barks readily.
• Good with children.
• Gets along with other dogs.
• Only with secure housing and no unsupervised contact with a cat.
• Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
• Better with previous experience behind you.
• Average heat tolerance.
• Feels the cold.

Temperament

Acrobatic · Boisterous · Comic · Nippy

Health to watch

• Feather plucking
• Obesity
• Aspergillosis

Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.

Questions people ask

Is a Caique good with kids?

Generally yes. Caiques are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.

Can a Caique live in a house with a cat?

Only with care. Secure housing, separate space and no unsupervised contact — a cat's hunting instinct is not something training removes.

How much exercise does a Caique need?

Hours — this breed needs a job or a long day out.

Can a Caique handle hot weather?

About average — use normal hot-day sense.