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How to Get a Black Wolf in Minecraft

How to Summon a Wolf in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a wolf with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can summon a wolf whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.

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Let's explore how to do this.

Supported Platforms

The command to summon a wolf is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac) Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE) Yes (0.16.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360 No
Xbox One Xbox One Yes (1.2)
PS3 PS3 No
PS4 PS4 Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U Wii U No
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition Yes (0.16.0)
Education Edition Education Edition Yes (0.14.2)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

Summon Command

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 and 1.17, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:

/summon wolf [pos] [nbt]

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon Wolf [x] [y] [z] [dataTag]

Definitions

  • pos or x y z is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the wolf should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the wolf will spawn in the current location.
  • nbt or dataTag is optional. It is a compound NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets a property for the wolf such as {Owner:DigMinecraft} or {CollarColor:4}. See NBT tags for wolf.

Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16 and 1.17, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.11.4 and older, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos]

Definitions

  • spawnPos is optional (starting in version 1.0). It is the x y z coordinate where the wolf should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the wolf will spawn in the current location.
  • spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the wolf. See spawn events for wolf.
  • nameTag is the custom name to assign to the wolf. It will appear as a nametag above the wolf.

Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16 and 1.17, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.11.4 and older, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos]

Definitions

  • spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the wolf should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the wolf will spawn in the current location.
  • spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the wolf. See spawn events for wolf.
  • nameTag is the custom name to assign to the wolf. It will appear as a nametag above the wolf.

Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16 and 1.17, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.14, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

Definitions

  • spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the wolf should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the wolf will spawn in the current location.
  • spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the wolf. See spawn events for wolf.
  • nameTag is the custom name to assign to the wolf. It will appear as a nametag above the wolf.

Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16 and 1.17, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.11.4 and older, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos]

Definitions

  • spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the wolf should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the wolf will spawn in the current location.
  • spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the wolf. See spawn events for wolf.
  • nameTag is the custom name to assign to the wolf. It will appear as a nametag above the wolf.

Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16 and 1.17, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.11.4 and older, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos]

Definitions

  • spawnPos is optional (starting in version 1.0). It is the x y z coordinate where the wolf should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the wolf will spawn in the current location.
  • spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the wolf. See spawn events for wolf.
  • nameTag is the custom name to assign to the wolf. It will appear as a nametag above the wolf.

Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.14.31, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos] [spawnEvent]

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.9 and older, the syntax to summon a wolf is:

/summon wolf [spawnPos]

Definitions

  • spawnPos is optional (starting in version 1.0). It is the x y z coordinate where the wolf should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the wolf will spawn in the current location.
  • spawnEvent is optional. It is the name of a game event for the wolf. See spawn events for wolf.
  • nameTag is the custom name to assign to the wolf. It will appear as a nametag above the wolf.

Examples

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 and 1.17

To summon a wolf in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 and 1.17:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf that is named Rover:

/summon wolf ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:"\"Rover\""}

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12

To summon a wolf in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf that is named Rover:

/summon wolf ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Rover}

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10

To summon a wolf in Minecraft 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10:

/summon Wolf

To summon a wolf that is named Buddy:

/summon Wolf ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:Buddy}

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To summon a wolf in Minecraft PE:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf at the coordinates (12, 65, -8):

/summon wolf 12 65 -8

Example in Xbox One Edition

To summon a wolf in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf that is 4 blocks West of your current position:

/summon wolf ~-4 ~ ~

Example in PS4 Edition

To summon a wolf in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf at the coordinates (8, 67, 100):

/summon wolf 8 67 100

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To summon a wolf in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf at the coordinates (8, 72, 100):

/summon wolf 8 72 100

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To summon a wolf in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf that is 1 block above your current position:

/summon wolf ~ ~1 ~

Example in Education Edition

To summon a wolf in Minecraft Education Edition:

/summon wolf

To summon a wolf at the coordinates (-70, 63, 12):

/summon wolf -70 63 12

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

2. Type the Command

In this example, we are going to summon a wolf in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17 with the following command:

/summon wolf

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.

summon wolf

Once the cheat has been entered, the wolf will spawn and appear in your world:

completed summon wolf

You will see the message "Summoned new Wolf" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the wolf has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.

Congratulations, you have summoned a wolf in Minecraft.

Other Wolf Command Examples

Here are some game command examples for a wolf in Minecraft:

Command Generators

If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you:

Other Summon Cheats

You can use other summon commands in Minecraft such as:

How to Get a Black Wolf in Minecraft

Source: https://www.digminecraft.com/game_commands/summon_wolf.php