meerkatx's wolf variant changer
This datapack/mod lets you easily change the variant of your pet wolf.
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About this Mod
meerkatx's wolf variant changer
Spend hours wandering around a snow biome looking for a rare snowy wolf? Have an old friend you want to give a new coat of paint fur? This datapack (or mod) is for you! Swap your wolf's coat with style and ease!
Note: In the mod version it is currently impossible to obtain the items through the creative inventory, you need to craft them. (or use the command)
crafting recipes
Use a emerald, a bone, and one item from this list to make your own wolf fur dye today!*| wolf type | crafting component |
|---|---|
| pale | spruce sapling |
| woods | oak sapling |
| ashen | sweet berries |
| black | podzol |
| chestnut | mossy cobblestone |
| rusty | jungle sapling |
| spotted | acacia sapling |
| striped | terracotta |
| snowy | snow block |
Once you have your wolf fur dye, just drop it on your wolf, and enjoy!
*we are not liable for accidental changes of the genetic structure of your wolf.
If you're playing in creative mode, use the command below to give yourself all of the wolf dyes.
/function mktx_wolf_color:give
Want the same thing for cats? Try meerkatx's cat recolorizer!
Available Versions
How to Install meerkatx's wolf variant changer on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "meerkatx's wolf variant changer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1, 1.21.11 (+22 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
meerkatx's wolf variant changer server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is meerkatx's wolf variant changer compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
meerkatx's wolf variant changer officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1, 1.21.11. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with meerkatx's wolf variant changer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if meerkatx's wolf variant changer consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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