They can sniiff out hidden animal and also can sniiff out explorer nots and artifact
Like if it helps

A lvl 1 has a 15 min torpor timer and it takes 15 minutes to tame with raw meat. Does that mean it will wake up before taming? It will take a few seconds to put the food in

No saddle needed.

2 good ones can absolutely obliterate alpha raptor

Getting a TLC patch in March 2018 to add howl that will initiate the pack bonus for 5 minutes, will be able to sniff out players or creatures with less than 50% health, and will be able to detect explorer notes.

Anyone who says the saber is better is clearly lying in every way

Vicious and lightning fast, the Dire Wolf is a great all-around mount for adventuring and attacking. I highly recommended to bring packs of Dire Wolves for any hostile situation. Whether it be kill Alphas, or raid bases, it's size, agility, and damage make for a deadly beast.

You can put a cloth hat on them and they can be pirate dogs

DO NOT RUN UP TO DIREWOVLES UNLESS YOU HAVE THE RIGHT GEAR

Highly recommend breeding them 🥺 Their babies are so cute and if you get a 100% imprint on them, their stats are insane 😳