How to Choose a Dog Breed with Name Tags in Better Dogs

Picking Your Breed

Better Dogs replaces the standard Minecraft wolf with dozens of real-world breeds, and the pack gives you a direct way to choose which one you get. Instead of hoping to run into the pup you want, you can decide for yourself.

Tame a wolf the usual way with bones, then use a name tag on your new pet. The name you write determines the breed it becomes, so you can turn your companion into a husky, golden retriever, borzoi, or any of the other included types. This works because the pack maps specific names to specific breeds.

If you would rather discover dogs naturally, you can also find different breeds while exploring, since the pack swaps in varied coats, markings, and body shapes across the wolves you meet. Either approach keeps the classic blocky Minecraft look, so your chosen breed still fits the game's style.