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How to Tame a Fox in Minecraft

Foxes were introduced to Minecraft in 2018 and quickly became one of the game's most beloved mobs. Unlike cats or wolves that can be tamed directly, gaining a fox as a companion requires extra steps. This guide walks you through how to find, befriend, and ultimately raise a fox as your loyal Minecraft pet.

Where to Find Foxes in Minecraft

Foxes spawn naturally in taiga and snowy taiga biomes, with snowy taigas featuring the white snow fox variant. Look for areas with tall spruce trees, sweet berry bushes, and even wild wolves nearby. Foxes are nocturnal—active at night and usually sleeping during the day. Approach them carefully, especially if they’re sitting, sleeping, or are baby foxes (cubs), as they will flee instantly upon noticing you. You may spot a crouching fox or one peeking from behind terrain, trying to stay hidden.

Capturing Two Foxes

To tame a fox in Minecraft, you must first locate two foxes—either red or snow foxes, depending on the biome. Approach them slowly using the crouch button to avoid startling them. It's best to build a tall enclosure or fence to keep them from escaping.

Alternatively, you can trap a fox in a boat and transport it—even across land—toward another fox. Once both foxes are nearby, confine them in the same pen to begin the taming process.

Feeding Sweet Berries

Once both foxes are secured in the enclosure, feed each one a sweet berry. You can find sweet berries growing on sweet berry bushes scattered throughout taiga biomes. Giving one berry to each adult fox will cause them to breed, resulting in a baby fox. This is the natural breeding method for foxes in Minecraft, and the baby fox will appear shortly after feeding.

Taming Foxes in Minecraft

1. Locate Two Wild Foxes
Find two wild foxes—either red or snow variants—in taiga or snowy taiga biomes. These are the only biomes where foxes naturally spawn.

2. Gather Sweet Berries
Collect sweet berries from sweet berry bushes, commonly found in taiga biomes. You'll need at least one berry per adult fox to initiate breeding.

3. Breed the Foxes
Feed one sweet berry to each adult fox. When fed, they will breed and produce a baby fox. This baby fox will be born with natural trust toward the player.

4. Use a Lead on the Baby Fox
Although the baby fox trusts you, it will still follow its parents unless separated. Craft a lead using string and a slimeball, then attach it to the baby to guide it away from the adults.

5. Wait for Maturity
Over time, the baby fox will grow into an adult. Once fully grown, it will remain loyal to the player it imprinted on and will no longer flee when approached.

Tamed foxes won't sit on command like wolves or cats, but they will stay nearby. They can:

  • Pick up and use items like swords or food.

  • Attack mobs that harm you or that they perceive as threats (like chickens).

  • Sleep during the day and wander at night.

Fun Things Tamed Foxes Can Do In Minecraft

Tamed foxes bring both fun and utility to your adventures in Minecraft. They can attack chickens, pick up dropped items—including enchanted gear like a Fire Aspect sword—and are known for their high jumping ability, often leaping over fences or from block to block. It's not uncommon to spot a leaping snow fox in action.

Foxes also exhibit a variety of cute and unique behaviors:

  • Screeching sounds that are distinct from other mobs

  • Wiggling movements when excited

  • Sitting animations that charm players and add personality

Additionally, foxes are capable of harvesting sweet berries on their own, and you may catch a glimpse of a fox eating berries near a bush, complete with a custom eating animation.

How To Pet A Fox In Minecraft

Unfortunately, unlike cats or dogs, foxes in Minecraft can't be directly tamed or petted. However, if you breed two foxes, the baby fox will naturally trust you.

To keep a baby fox from following nearby adult foxes, attach it to a lead. This helps bond the baby fox to you as its companion. Baby foxes remain visible even when sleeping, and if you're lucky, they may stay still and relaxed when you approach, especially if they've been sitting near you.

Understanding the Baby Fox

A baby fox in Minecraft becomes naturally tame after birth, gradually learning to trust you—even if nearby adult foxes remain skittish. However, it will still follow its parents unless you attach it to a lead. You can craft a lead using string and a slimeball, allowing you to gently guide the baby snow fox away.

Once separated and brought to a safe spot, the baby fox will stop following its parents and bond with you as its new owner. Keep in mind, baby foxes are full of energy and often display playful, mischievous behavior.

Additional Fox Facts

  • Foxes spawn in the wild or from Fox Spawn Eggs in Creative mode.

  • They love to eat berries and will harvest them from bushes.

  • Foxes swim and can sometimes get stuck in terrain. You may see a snow fox stuck or general fox stuck.

  • If a fox dies mob or fox dies entity, it may fox drops items it's holding.

  • Foxes flee from players unless tamed.

  • Some foxes are part of seasonal adventure pet mob in special game modes.

  • Be careful as adult polar bear attacks may harm foxes, and baby polar bears may be caught in crossfire.

  • Snow fox attacking mobs is also common at night.

  • Jolly mobs fox textures are used during seasonal events.

  • Red foxes prefer dark, forested areas, while snow foxes prefer the snowy biomes.

  • Foxes sometimes hunt baby turtles near water bodies.

Summary

Taming a fox is one of the most rewarding experiences in Minecraft. From adorable baby fox models to charming sitting animations, these mobs add life, personality, and warmth to your world. Whether you're building a cozy snowy taiga village or adding playful creatures alongside baby polar bears, tame foxes make your Minecraft adventure more lively and immersive. With a loyal fox by your side, your settlements will never feel empty again.