Chief

This article is about the cranky wolf. For the lazy rabbit villager, see Sasha.

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Chief
チーフ Chīfu
“Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better.”
Gender	Male
Personality	Cranky
Species	Wolf
Birthday	December 19th (Sagittarius)
Initial phrase	harrumph やんか (yanka) 그렇잖여 (geuleohjanh-yeo) ehem mmmph arrrgh harrumff huil
Initial clothes	Red-Bar Tee AF-PC Sweater on Shirt (Pink) NH
Home request	A cool garage. HHD Garage Space for My Pals HHP
Skill	Speed reading
Goal	Poet
Siblings	Older twin brother
Fear	Werewolf hood
Coffee	Blend, Lots of milk, Three spoonfuls of sugar
Favorite song	DJ K.K. AF-NL The K. Funk HHD, HHP Rockin' K.K. NH
Appearances	AF, AF+, AC, AFe+, WW, CF, NL, HHD, aF, PC, NH

“Harrumph!”
― Picture quote, Wild World

“I wonder if now is the best time to plant some dirt on someone.”
― Chief, City Folk

Chief (チーフ, Chīfu^?, Chief) is a cranky wolf villager that appears in all Animal Crossing series games. His initial phrase, "harrumph", is a sign of boredom or annoyance, which is consistent with his personality as a cranky villager. His name may be a reference to the leader of a wolf pack; sometimes called the chief. He has the music hobby.

Quick Answers

What is the significance of Chief's initial phrase 'harrumph' in Animal Crossing?

In the Animal Crossing series, Chief is a cranky wolf villager who uses 'harrumph' as his initial phrase. This term, typically indicating annoyance or boredom, mirrors his cranky personality. The name 'Chief' might allude to the leader of a wolf pack, adding complexity to his character.

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What personality type does Chief the wolf have in the Animal Crossing series?

Chief is an orange wolf character in the Animal Crossing series, often mistaken for a fox due to his fur color. He has a gruff demeanor but also exhibits a softer side, likened to an older brother. He appears in the Animal Crossing track for Mario Kart 8 and is known to fear the werewolf hood, a fact revealed in New Leaf on Halloween.

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What might Chief's name reference in the context of a wolf pack?

The name 'Chief' in Animal Crossing, a wolf character, may reference the alpha or leader role within a wolf pack. This mirrors the hierarchical structure of wolf packs, where a dominant individual, often termed the 'chief' or alpha, guides the group.

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What is the role of Chief in the Animal Crossing series?

In the Animal Crossing series, Chief is an orange wolf character who ensures players save their game regularly. His responses become harsher if a player resets or turns off the game without saving. In the first generation games, he shouts at the player, while in City Folk, he feigns kindness to intimidate. In New Leaf, his angriest response is mere irritation.

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What are some unique characteristics of Chief in Animal Crossing?

Chief, a character in Animal Crossing, is an orange wolf with a pointed snout and perky ears. His fur color often leads to mistaken identity as a fox. He is known for his cranky personality, often challenging the player to competitions and becoming upset if disagreed with. Chief interacts well with jock, snooty, and other cranky villagers, but struggles with peppy villagers. Despite being a wolf, Chief harbors a fear of the werewolf hood.

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Appearance

Chief in Animal Crossing

Chief is an bright brown wolf with a pointed snout, and perky ears. His paws and muzzle are white in color, and his ears tipped dark brown. Like Audie, Chief's fur color resembles that of a fox. Relating to this, he claims "キツネじゃねぇぞ (I'm not a fox)" in the letter that is received by entering his Japanese e-Card password. His eyes are half closed. Initially, he wears the red-bar tee (sweater on shirt in New Horizons). On rainy days, he carries the elegant umbrella.

Personality

Below is a brief description of the cranky personality. For more information, click here.

Cranky villagers will usually appear in a grouchy or agitated mood. When talking to the player, cranky villagers tend to become angry if the player disagrees with them or refuses to do a favor. Like all cranky villagers, Chief will be invested in his hobby and will often challenge the player to various competitions. He will easily get along with jock, snooty, and other cranky villagers, and occasionally lazy and normal villagers as well. However, he will find it hard to socialize with peppy villagers, as they will seem overstimulated or immature.

House

Prior to New Horizons, Chief's house has a modern bed, as well as an assortment of clocks. He has the metal floor and industry wall. His stereo plays DJ K.K. The song's intense rhythm matches the theme of his house and his personality.

In Wild World and City Folk, Chief favors robo and construction-themed items and furniture.

In New Horizons, Chief's house gives off the impression that he is a fringe artist with a love for graffiti and calligraphy. He has a purple vinyl carpet in the center with several personal belongings like books and jewelry, along with a picture of Rockin' K.K., which also plays on his tape deck.

Animal Crossing (interior)	Wild World (interior)
New Leaf (interior)	New Leaf (exterior)
New Horizons (interior)	New Horizons (exterior)

Pocket Camp

Chief was added to Pocket Camp in the January 30, 2019 update.

Chief's preferred theme is cool, and he primarily gives steel as a reward. His profile reads:

❝ He might seem abrasive and rude at first blush, but don't judge a wolf by his fur! Judge him by his teeth instead.❞

Campsite Invitation Requirements

Friendship Level: 0

Friendship Rewards

• At level 7 friendship, he will reward the player with a red-bar tee and sparkle stones (x1) .
• At level 9, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 15, he will request that the player crafts a toolbox.
• At level 20, he will reward the player with pic of Chief and sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 25, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 30, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 35, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 40, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 45, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 50, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 55, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 60, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 65, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 70, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).

e-Card

e-Card
Letter Back	#086 Chief Gender Male Type Wolf Star sign Sagittarius Clothes Red bar shirt Petphrase Harrumph Password U5%M#lf@o#GkrM %3sUTX3Fbr%7Rc Profile Chief can be pretty gruff, but hey, he's a wolf! Besides, he can be nice in his own way. He's sort of like an older brother -he can be a real pain the neck sometimes, but you just gotta love the guy.
← 085 Bubbles #086 Chief 087 Dobie →

amiibo Card

amiibo Card
Back	#086 Chief Type Wolf Star sign Sagittarius Birthday 12/19 Roll value 1 Hand sign Scissors Request A cool garage
← 085 Pancetti #086 Chief 087 Bunnie →

Trivia

• Chief, along with several other villagers, can be seen in the Animal Crossing track for Mario Kart 8.
• As sometimes revealed in New Leaf on Halloween, Chief is afraid of the werewolf hood. This is ironic, as he himself is a wolf.
• In New Horizons, Chief's preferred styles are Cool/Simple, and his preferred colors are Gray/White.

In other languages

Chief
Language Name Translation Japanese チーフ (Chīfu) - French Chef - Spanish Zoilo - German Sascha - Italian Artiglio - Dutch Chief - Korean 대장 (Daejang) -