Wolves in Minecraft
Wolves in Minecraft can be tamed with bones and become loyal companions in battle. They can be bred, dyed and healed - and offer protection when exploring.
Properties
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Life - 8 (wild), 20 (tamed)
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Behavior - Neutral - only miss when attacked or tamed
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Group behavior - Spawn mostly in packs
Taming
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Food - bones (from skeletons)
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Right-click with bones until heart particles appear - the wolf is tamed
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Tamed wolves receive a red collar (can be changed with dye)
Benefit
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Defense - Attack mobs that harm the player
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Protection - Ideal when exploring caves or at night
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Transport - Follow the player automatically, can remain seated by right-clicking
Breeding
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Food - Cooked or raw meat (except fish)
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Two tamed wolves make one baby wolf
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Offspring are automatically tamed and belong to the player
Care & Healing
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Tamed wolves can be healed by feeding them meat
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Tail position shows life status - high = healthy, low = injured
Tips
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Wolves can be a nuisance in narrow dens - let them sit if you want to break down
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Use dyes to color mark your wolves
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Keep your distance from llamas - they spit at wolves and injure them
Trivia
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Wolves automatically attack skeletons, sheep, rabbits and foxes
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When a tamed wolf dies, a short text appears as with pets
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Wolves bark and howl - especially at night or when they are wounded
