Doves are wonderful pets – sweet, curious, silly, loving, and social. They are relatively easy to care for, and can live over 20 years. While both have a distinctive laughing call, females tend to be quieter overall and males also bow and coo. Doves are social, and happiest in pairs.

Are doves affectionate?

When doves and pigeons are raised in a loving and caring environment, they are affectionate and loyal. They love being cuddled and petted. The birds have sweet sounding voices that many people find amusing and calming. They like human contact and are easy to train and tame.

Can you have a dove as a pet?

Yes, doves are kept as pets all over the world. Although some species are not well-suited as pets, requiring advanced management with large and precise environments, other dove species are very well-suited as companion pets. ... Ringnecks and diamond doves can be kept as pets in a variety of ways.