Bulbdog
Best Food
Plant Species Z Seed
Qty (Lvl 150)
30
Time (1x)
15m 0s
Narcotics
0
What is a Bulbdog good for?
Based on its base stats, the Bulbdog is best used as utility & early-game. It's a passive tame.
Utility & early-game
balanced stats — handy for gathering and support
Bulbdog Taming Calculator
Plant
15m 0s
4.51%
+3 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Species Z Seed BEST | 30 | 15m 0s | 4.51% | +3 | 0 |
| Plant Species Z Seed (SpeedHack) | 30 | 15m 0s | 4.51% | +3 | 0 |
| Aquatic Mushroom | 160 | 53m 20s | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 253 | 1h 24m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 342 | 1h 53m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 342 | 1h 53m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Mutton | 478 | 2h 39m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 598 | 1h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Meat | 598 | 1h 39m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 598 | 1h 39m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 598 | 3h 19m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Affected By
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 160 | +160.0 | — |
| ⚡Stamina | 1,000 | — | — |
| 😴Torpor | 100 | +6.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | — | — |
| 🍖Food | 100 | — | — |
| ⚖️Weight | 100 | — | — |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +5.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | — |
Bulbdog Breeding
Gestation
4h 10m
Baby (10%)
4h 52m
Total Maturation
2d 0h 43m
Where to Find & Ride a Bulbdog
Rideable
No
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Passive
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon LanternPug_Character_BP_STAOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Bulbdog in ARK
The Bulbdog is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Plant Species Z Seed in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Bulbdog slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Bulbdog Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Species Z Seed | 30 | 15m 0s | 4.51% | 0 |
| Plant Species Z Seed (SpeedHack) | 30 | 15m 0s | 4.51% | 0 |
| Aquatic Mushroom | 160 | 53m 20s | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Lamb Chop | 253 | 1h 24m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Prime Meat | 342 | 1h 53m | 0% | 0 |
| Prime Meat Jerky | 342 | 1h 53m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Mutton | 478 | 2h 39m | 0% | 0 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 598 | 1h 19m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Meat | 598 | 1h 39m | 0% | 0 |
| Cooked Meat Jerky | 598 | 1h 39m | 0% | 0 |
| Raw Prime Meat | 598 | 3h 19m | 0% | 0 |
Bulbdog FAQ
How do you tame a Bulbdog in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Bulbdog is a passive tame. Place Plant Species Z Seed in your last inventory slot, approach slowly, and press the interaction key when prompted. Wait for the feeding cooldown between feedings.
What is the best food to tame a Bulbdog?
The best food for taming a Bulbdog is Plant Species Z Seed. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 30 Plant Species Z Seed, which takes 15m 0s and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Bulbdog in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Bulbdog works best as utility & early-game. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Bulbdog?
Breeding a Bulbdog takes 4h 10m for gestation, then 2d 0h 43m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 4h 52m.
What maps does the Bulbdog spawn on in ARK?
The Bulbdog spawns on 5 maps: Aberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Genesis: Part 2, Fjordur.
Can you ride a Bulbdog in ARK?
No — the Bulbdog cannot be ridden, so it doesn't use a saddle. It's still useful for utility & early-game.
What is the Bulbdog spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Bulbdog is: cheat summon LanternPug_Character_BP_STA. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Bulbdog taming on my own ARK server?
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