Blue Monk | Blue Quaker Parrot

Thinking about a Blue Monk? It is a small dog, confident, and lives around 20–30 years. Before anything else, check your week: this breed does well when someone is home to break up the day, and poorly with eleven empty hours.

If that does not describe your household, tell us - we would rather point you at a different dog that fits than sell you this one.

Your Blue Monk checklist

• Damp: dry it properly in the wet months - skin trouble here starts damp and gets ignored.
• Bathing: a shallow dish or a light misting a few times a week.
• Light: a regular day-night cycle; covered at night for uninterrupted sleep.
• Diet: pellets and fresh vegetables, not an all-seed bowl. Never avocado, chocolate or caffeine.
• Vet: registered before you need one, not during an emergency.