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* ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsRebels'' has the loth-wolf. In its debut appearance, it saves Ezra and Sabine from TheEmpire.

* In ''Literature/TheJungleBook'', protagonist Mowgli is [[RaisedByWolves raised by]] a pack of these, as illustrated in the page quote.
** Likewise Shasta in Olaf Baker's ''Shasta of the Wolves'', set in the UsefulNotes/PacificNorthwest.

* Luceid, the Guardian of Desire from the ''WildArms'' series, takes the form of a wolf and is frequently the only Guardian strong enough to take a physical form without a medium.

* There is a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcTsWXOZMzQ clip online]] of a she-wolf (named Black Spot by researchers) protecting her adopted pups (yes, adopted. She's helping another she-wolf raise her pups, including by nursing them) from a aggressive intruder by running ahead of her and blocking the entrance of the den with her body.

** The Big Bad Wolf from "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Three Little Pigs" ''used'' to be an antagonistic, man-eating wolf, [[LoveRedeems until he fell in love with Snow White which eventually prompted him to retire from his villainy]], assume human form and work as a clever sheriff for the fable community while attempting to get closer to her. However, his loyalty and devotion to her, his cubs and Fabletown are more an extension of his instincts to protect his pack and territory than any sense of morality. He is totally unrepentant for all the people he killed back in his day.

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** TheDragon of ''Series/MahouSentaiMagiranger''/''Series/PowerRangersMysticForce'' is Wolzard/Koragg the [[BlackKnight Knight Wolf]], who drew the WolfMan straw when it came to the villains' MonsterMash theme and despite being a villain is extremely concerned with honor. [[spoiler:He does a HeelFaceTurn into Wolzard Fire/Leanbow the Wolf Warrior at the very end.]]

** Likewise Shasta in Olaf Baker's ''Shasta of the Wolves'', set in the PacificNorthwest.

Remember; the Wolf is a hunter. Go forth, and get food of thine own!"''\\
--'''Creator/RudyardKipling''', ''Literature/{{The Jungle Book}}s''

Though leaning more towards neutrality, a Noble Wolf can easily be a heroic figure. With their intelligence, [[HeroesLoveDogs a doglike figure]] and social nature, it is easy to pick out good traits to emphasize. Having a lupine ally or pet instantly makes any character much more threatening or impressive. Any heroic wolf of this sort will be a force to be reckoned with as wolves are still taken very seriously today. Bonus points if the wolf is [[WhiteWolvesAreSpecial white]]

* In ''Manga/InuYasha'' there are two major wolf creatures: Rouyakan is a gentle forest guardian who has no interest in the Shikon Jewel - a very rare thing given that most of the {{youkai}} the main characters come across are eager to get hold of the jewel to amplify their powers. Naraku has to force a jewel shard on him to brainwash him, and Kaede is shocked by the ferocious behavior that results.

* In ''Manga/MahouSenseiNegima'', Kotaro's summoned spirits, the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inugami Inugami]], are usually fierce and relentless in their hunting during combat, but even during - [[HeelFaceTurn depending on Kotaro's team alignment]] (or mood) - they can be depicted as almost majestic and beautiful. That still doesn't stop them from acting puppy-like on occasion (they are technically dogs). [[spoiler:Kotaro later shows an ability to [[OneWingedAngel become a monsterous wolf at full power]].]]

* The Battle Wolf in ''Manga/{{Toriko}}'' -- One of its kind once averted global extinction by single-handedly killing the entire race of Death Gores that were causing it, not even allowing them one leaf of the forest in which it lived in (yes, the Death Gore is a Herbivore). And in an encounter with the [[ReptilesAreAbhorrent Devil's Serpent]], a snake rumoured to have been the Battle Wolf's competitor in the ancient days...[[CurbStompBattle it only lasted three pages]]. On top of that, [[UpToEleven said Battle Wolf was just exhausted from giving birth, and nearing the end of its life]], [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming having given all it had to give birth to its child]]. In the end, [[DiedStandingUp she died standing up, proud like the king it was cloned from, which was the same Battle Wolf mentioned earlier]].

--Aref the Hunter

* The Canim from Jim Butcher's ''Literature/CodexAlera'' are ''anthropomorphic'' Wolves. They actually fit this trope both ways - most of the Alerans hate and fear them because of their great skill and physical power and ruthless raiding habits, but [[TheHero Tavi]] learns to have a great deal of respect for their culture. The Canim generally are treated as the Alerans' {{Worthy Opponent}}s.

* The entirety of ''Literature/TheChroniclesOfAncientDarkness'' - the first book is called "Wolf Brother", and its all about [[ABoyAndHisX a boy and his wolf]].

** ''Series/HyakujuuSentaiGaoranger''/''Series/PowerRangersWildForce'' and ''Series/JukenSentaiGekiranger''/''Series/PowerRangersJungleFury'' - which were both devoted to animal themes - have wolf-themed {{Sixth Ranger}}s. ''Sentai''[='s=] third major animal season, ''Series/DoubutsuSentaiZyuohger'', also gives its Sixth a wolf as one of his ''three'' animals (the other two are rhino and crocodile).

* A number of artists on furry-oriented websites adore wolves to the point of ignorance about the animals or even valuing wolves over humanity; these people are often known by their peers as "wolfaboos" (derived from [[OccidentalOtaku "weeaboo"]]).

** Midday form Lycanrocs, Rock-type wolf Pokemon, are known for carefully avoiding unnecessary fights with each other in the wild, and are unfailingly loyal to trainers who were patient with the rebellious nature of their pre-evolved form. Unusually, they're portrayed as strictly solitary Pokemon. They are contrasted by Midnight form Lycanroc, which are a better fit for the SavageWolf.

* There are a number of wolf-based cards in ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering''. Most of them are green or white cards and emphasize cunning and teamwork.

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* Some of the police officers in ''Disney/{{Zootopia}}'' are wolves, one even donning a sheep disguise.

As wolves became less common in inhabited areas, people became less wary and more curious of them and started to look at their positive traits. No longer seen as simply destructive beasts, they were soon written as proud and dignified symbols of nature that were intelligent, dignified and reasonable. Though still dangerous, if a Noble Wolf is antagonistic, it's probably not just because it hates you or wants to eat you. Rather, an antagonist Noble Wolf will probably have been offended at your trespasses or your competition for resources.

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