Minecraft foxes do not tame like wolves. Breed two adult foxes with sweet berries or glow berries, and their baby will trust the player who bred them. Foxes spawn in taiga, old growth taiga, snowy taiga, and grove biomes.
A naturally spawned baby fox does not trust players, so feeding it will not earn its trust. Even a trusted fox will not reliably follow or obey you. Since baby foxes stay near nearby adults, use a lead to guide a new fox toward home.
Key Takeaways
- You can earn a fox’s trust only by breeding two adult foxes with sweet berries or glow berries, and their baby will trust the player who bred them.
- A naturally spawned baby fox will not trust you if you feed it, and sneaking closer will not change that.
- A trusted fox will not reliably follow or obey you, so use a lead to guide the baby away from nearby adults and toward home.
- You can find foxes in taiga, old growth taiga, snowy taiga, and grove biomes, and breeding a red fox with a snow fox gives the baby a 50% chance of either color.
Can You Tame a Fox in Minecraft?
No, you cannot tame a fox in Minecraft the way you tame a wolf. You can earn a fox’s trust by breeding two adults. Their baby will trust the player who bred them.
A naturally spawned baby fox does not automatically trust players. Finding one in the wild or approaching it carefully will not create the same bond as breeding its parents. Sneaking can help you get close to wild foxes, but it will not make a naturally spawned baby trust you.
Trust does not turn a fox into a dependable pet. A trusted fox will not reliably follow or obey you like a wolf, so you cannot count on it to stay beside you while you travel. For example, a baby may pay more attention to nearby adult foxes than to you. Trust gives you a special bond with the player who bred the baby, but it does not give you full control over the fox.
Where Can You Find Foxes?
You can find foxes in taiga, old growth taiga, snowy taiga, and grove biomes. Look for groups of foxes among the trees and snow in these areas.
Foxes spawn in groups of 2–4, so one sighting may include several adults. About 5% of spawning foxes are babies, so most foxes you find will be adults. Check the whole group before choosing which foxes to approach.
Wild foxes flee when players get too close, so sneak as you approach. Stay crouched and avoid rushing straight into the group. Bring sweet berries or glow berries and a lead, so you have what you need when you find foxes. A lead is useful around baby foxes, which tend to stay near nearby adults.
How Do You Earn a Fox’s Trust?
To earn a fox’s trust, breed two adult foxes with sweet berries or glow berries. The baby will trust the player who bred its parents. The key is how the baby is born: feeding a naturally spawned baby will not make it trust you. Follow these steps to breed a trusted fox:
- Sneak close to two adult foxes. Stay crouched as you approach so the foxes are less likely to flee. Get close enough to feed them without rushing into the group.
- Feed both adults. Give one adult sweet berries or glow berries, then feed the other adult. Microsoft Learn’s fox reference lists both berries as breeding items.
- Let the pair breed, then identify their baby. The baby will trust the player who bred its parents. Its trust comes from its parents breeding, not from being fed afterward.
Feeding a baby fox that was already in the wild will not earn its trust. Sneaking may help you approach without scaring it away, but it cannot replace breeding the baby’s parents. If you find a wild baby, breed two adult foxes to get a baby that trusts you.
How Do You Bring a Trusted Fox Home?
Use a lead to guide the bred baby away from the adult foxes and keep it close on the trip home. Baby foxes follow nearby adults, not the player, so trust alone will not make a baby follow you. Use these steps to guide it toward your base:
- Attach a lead to the baby. Do this soon after it appears so you can keep it close while it grows.
- Lead it away from the adult foxes. The baby may try to stay near them, so keep the lead attached as you move it out of their range.
- Take a safe, familiar route. Avoid hazards and keep the fox from falling far behind. Leave the lead attached and check that the baby is still close as you travel.
- Keep it in a secure spot near your base. A roofed enclosure can help stop the fox from wandering away, but trust will not make it obey or reliably follow you.
A lead helps you move the fox, but it will not make the fox stay at your side. Keep it close whenever you need to guide it, even after it grows. The baby takes time to grow, so do not plan around a specific real-time wait.
What Happens When You Breed Different Foxes?
When you breed a red fox with a snow fox, the baby has a 50% chance of being red and a 50% chance of being snow. You cannot choose the baby’s color, so the pair may produce either type. Whatever its color, the baby will trust the player who bred its parents. You can breed a trusted fox even if you want a different look from the adults you found. To make the trip home easier, choose a breeding spot near your base or along a clear route back. Find two adult foxes, bring sweet berries or glow berries and a lead, then breed them near that route. With the lead ready, you can guide the baby away from the adults and toward home.
Prepare Your Fox’s Route Home
Before breeding the foxes, walk the route from their taiga or grove to your base. Check for sharp turns, steep drops, caves, and water crossings that could make the trip difficult. Choose a path with solid ground where you can see the fox clearly.
Mark turns with torches or other easy-to-spot blocks, especially where trees or snow obscure the path. Clear berry bushes and loose blocks from narrow sections so you have room to move. If the route crosses a ravine, build a solid bridge before you start guiding the fox.
Check the destination before you set out. Make sure the entrance to the fox’s enclosure is open and that you can close it once the fox is inside. Remove gaps along the approach where the fox could slip away, and make sure you can reach the entrance while holding the lead.
Once the path and enclosure are ready, return to your chosen breeding spot with the berries and lead. Then you can focus on guiding the fox instead of stopping to clear obstacles or build a bridge.