There is no way you don’t love cats, especially when we’re talking about the cats in Minecraft. They are unique, friendly, and even give gifts to the players. Moreover, you can use an army of cats to make yourself immune against creepers and phantoms. But all that is only possible if you know how to breed cats in Minecraft. You have to prepare a breeding area, collect food, and obviously, find cats to breed. All of these steps can feel a bit overwhelming. But luckily for you, we have covered everything you need to know about breeding cats in Minecraft in this guide. So let’s not waste time and get started.
There are multiple steps involved in breeding cats in Minecraft, and we have divided our guide into easy-to-understand segments for your convenience. You can use this guide on both Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition.
Types of Cats in MinecraftRequirements for Breeding Cats in Minecraft
How to Find and Tame CatsFood for Cats in MinecraftHow to Make a Breeding AreaHow to Breed Cats in MinecraftFrequently Asked Questions
Q. Will a Cat Follow You in Minecraft?
How to Find and Tame CatsFood for Cats in MinecraftHow to Make a Breeding Area
Q. Will a Cat Follow You in Minecraft?
Types of Cats in Minecraft
Cats are friendly passive mobs in Minecraft that players can tame easily. Once tamed, the cats follow their owners and help keep mobs (phantoms and creepers) away from them. They are also immune to fall damage like parrots. So, you don’t have to worry about keeping them safe in most cases.
In terms of skins, there can be 11 types or breeds of cats in Minecraft. The differences in these types are only cosmetic. They don’t affect the behavior of the cat. These include:
Requirements for Breeding Cats in Minecraft
To breed a cat, you need the following:
- Two adult cats (don’t have to be of the same variant) Two raw salmon or two raw cods (at least)Building blocks or fences to trap them (optional)
How to Find and Tame Cats
Unlike breeding villagers or most other mobs in the game, you can’t simply trap cats and expect them to stay there. They are quick at the moment and can pass through very tiny gaps. Moreover, they are too useful to not be tamed and kept. So, you first need to feed them raw salmon or raw cod to turn them into your pets.
Due to the similarity in taming and breeding process, you can’t breed a stray cat without first taming it in a survival world. But before that, you have to visit villages and swamp huts to find cats. This whole process can take some time. So, we already have a guide in place to easily tame cats in Minecraft. You can use the linked guide to get at least two adult cats for the breeding process.
As mentioned earlier, you need to feed raw salmon or raw cod to breed and tame the cats. Fortunately, you can easily find both of these food items within Minecraft lakes and rivers. Once found, you can use a fishing rod to catch them. But the more popular and quicker option is to dive into the water and kill them manually.
We need at least 2 raw salmons or 2 raw cods for the breeding process. You can feed them interchangeably too.
Because the cats are tamed, they don’t need a fully covered breeding area. Unless the cat is sitting, it will follow you and even teleport next to you. Moreover, the baby cats that spawn in breeding areas are automatically tamed too. So, you don’t need a breeding area, but you can create a sitting area for your cats.
If you are just getting started, a 4 x 4 sitting area should be more than enough. You can always expand it when needed. Some players also add a roof to the structure for protection from lightning, but that’s strictly optional.
With everything ready, now it’s time to breed cats in Minecraft. The breeding process is simple. You only have to feed both of your tamed cats until hearts appear over their heads and a baby cat spawns.
However, before you get started, do keep the following properties in mind:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who Will Baby Cat Belong to If Parent Cats Have Different Owners?
Q. How to Heal My Cat in Minecraft?
Once you have tamed a cat, it follows you wherever you go. It won’t stay right next to your feet at all times, but it doesn’t go too far away while exploring.
