Beowolves

Beowolves are large, dark, werewolf-like creatures of Grimm.

Appearance
Beowolves resemble the traditional, bipedal forms of lycanthropes, also known as werewolves. However they seem much larger in comparison, they stand on their hind legs, albeit with a slouch, and are extremely muscular. They have dark black fur and red eyes. Their heads also appear to be made out of bone and display skull-like features. They appear to have protrusions seemingly made of bone along their back and arms. Beowolves can vary greatly in size, as one is shown to be clearly larger, possibly signifying it as the Alpha of the pack. They have long sharp claws, with which they lunge at Ruby during the Red trailer. They have enough strength to knock back Ruby with a swiping motion.

Abilities & Powers
They are first shown in the "Red" Trailer as Ruby's opponents. They attack like a regular wolf would, with clawing and lunges, and no special skills or abilities demonstrated as of yet. Although unlike wolves, Beowolves will not retreat, even if several are killed in a confrontation. They are extremely agile however, as seen when they stalked Ruby through the Snowy Forest, as well as in their subsequent fight with her. Although appearing more formidable, it is unknown whether the "new" design for the Beowolves are stronger in comparison to the old.

In the trailer, their bodies seem to evaporate when they are killed, though this may be a side effect of Crescent Rose. This idea is supported by the fact that their bodies dissolve only when hit or shot with the Sniper-Scythe, and by the fact that they dissolve into red flower petals, similar to those seen around Ruby earlier in the trailer. In Players and Pieces, when Ruby decapitates the Nevermore, there is also a spray of rose petals.

Additionally, the behavior of the Beowolves in the trailer suggests greater-than-normal intelligence for wolves and possibly even higher intelligence. Most animals would flee after several of their number had been killed with a firearm but the Beowolves continued to attack Ruby. This behavior is more characteristic of a devoted soldier than an animal. However, it could also mean that Beowolves are so primal that they simply go after their prey until it or they are killed.

It is possible that the Beowolves are weakened by fire or heat, as shown when they retreated when Weiss set the forest on fire.

Trivia

 * According to Miles, Rooster Teeth is "very proud" of the name "Beowolf".
 * According to Monty, Ruby fighting wolves was intentional, as he wanted people to see the obvious reference to "Little Red Riding Hood."
 * The Beowolf name originates from the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf, which is about a great hero who slays many monsters.
 * Old_Beowolves.png the Red Trailer, the Beowolves appeared as black wolf shadows, because Monty was working on the trailer by himself. Patrick Rodriguez, one of the concept artists and character designers for the series, later redesigned the Beowolves.