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Better Dogs

Updates tamed wolves to look like actual dogs (41 new dog breeds)

Texture packsFree1.8 – 1.20
by Mrblueyeti · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 298,981 downloads

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What it does

Better Dogs is a texture pack made by Mrblueyeti. Updates tamed wolves to look like actual dogs (41 new dog breeds).

It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 1.20. It has been downloaded 298,981 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on May 8, 2024.

Supported versions

1.201.191.181.171.161.131.121.8

How to install Better Dogs

  1. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  2. In Minecraft, open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.

  3. Drop the .zip file into that folder and go back to the game.

  4. Move Better Dogs to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.8 – 1.20. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft resource packs

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

Better Dogs compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Better Dogsthe one you looked at299K1.8 – 1.20May 8, 2024Free
Blue's Better CatsMrblueyeti338K1.8 – 1.20Dec 14, 2023Free
Blue's Better ZombiesMrblueyeti229K1.19 – 1.21Feb 22, 2025Free
CStrifikyclu6ter118K1.16 – 1.20Aug 31, 2023Free

Questions

Does Better Dogs work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.20.

Is Better Dogs free?

Yes. Better Dogs is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Better Dogs still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Better Dogs?

The closest ones are Blue's Better Cats, Blue's Better Zombies and CStrifiky. Compare all alternatives

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