Summon Cow Command

Copy the /summon command for Cow in Minecraft Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Grab the default command below, or use the builder to set position and options.

Default command

Java/summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~

Bedrock/summon cow ~ ~ ~

With custom name

Java/summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:'"Cow"'}

Custom names via NBT are Java-only. On Bedrock, use a name tag after summoning.

Baby variant

Java/summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~ {IsBaby:1b}

Bedrock/summon cow ~ ~ ~ minecraft:as_baby

Customize in the builder

JavaSwitch edition using the selector in the header.

Name a mob or entity

cow

/summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~

Frequently asked questions

How do I summon a Cow in Minecraft?: Enable cheats or use OP, open chat with T or /, paste /summon minecraft:cow ~ ~ ~ (Java) or /summon cow ~ ~ ~ (Bedrock), and press Enter. The Cow spawns at your feet.
Does the summon Cow command work on Bedrock Edition?: Yes — use /summon cow ~ ~ ~. Bedrock uses the same entity IDs without the "minecraft:" prefix and does not support NBT arguments like custom names in the summon command.
Why does my summoned Cow despawn?: Mobs despawn when no players are nearby. On Java Edition, add {PersistenceRequired:1b} to the summon command to prevent it. On Bedrock, use a name tag on the mob after summoning.

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