You can summon a wolf whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.
Let's explore how to do this.
The command to summon a wolf is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
* 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.
- 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, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, 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) 1.20, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a wolf 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]
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.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the wolf will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the wolf will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a wolf 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]
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.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the wolf will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the wolf will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft PS4 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a wolf 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.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the wolf will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the wolf will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a wolf 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]
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.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the wolf will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the wolf will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20, the syntax to summon a wolf using the /summon command is:
/summon wolf <nameTag> [spawnPos]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtEntity> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
/summon wolf [spawnPos] facing <lookAtPosition> [spawnEvent] [nameTag]
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, the syntax to summon a wolf 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]
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.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the wolf is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
- lookAtEntity is the name of a player (or a target selector) that the wolf will face when spawned.
- lookAtPositon is a set of x y z coordinates that the wolf will face when spawned.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, 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. 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.
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20
To summon a wolf in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:
/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
In this example, we are going to summon a wolf in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 with the following command:
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.
Congratulations, you have summoned a wolf in Minecraft.
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: