The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs: Properties and traits of the pets - dog and cat Sims 4 Guide, tips

Last update: 07 April 2022

This add-on also introduces characteristics of the pets that determine their traits and behavior. Selecting specific traits will let you create the perfect companion. These have been divided into:

• Dog traits
• Cat traits

Dog traits

1. Aggressive - These dogs will be more hostile towards others and might attack others unless properly trained.
2. Active - These dogs are very energetic. They really like running and enjoy frequent walks.
3. Vocal - These dogs like to howl occasionally, and can even sing on command.
4. Smart - These bright dogs are easier to train and pick up tricks quickly. They might even understand Simlish.
5. Couch potato - These dogs are low-energy creatures that like to relax and unwind with their owners rather than run around.
6. Hairy - These dogs will leave hair piles laying around. Brush their fur to keep things tidy.
7. Hunter - These dogs are natural hunters. Send them off into the world and they'll hunt and dig for things.
8. Jumpy - These dogs are easily frightened, and like to hide more often. They will often shy away from things like fights.
9. Troublemaker - These dogs are always up to no good. They will often misbehave and can even be encouraged to do so.
10. Independent - These dogs are less likely to need constant affection and can even walk themselves.
11. Loyal - These dogs want to be closer with their owners and love to be pet. They like to follow their owners around.
12. Friendly - These pets tend to be Friendly to other Sims, and will happily greet other Sims around them.
13. Playful - These pets love toys and want to play all the time, even when they're not excited.
14. Sleuth - These dogs are naturally more curious and like to investigate different objects around the house.
15. Stubborn - These dogs don't like being told what to do. Scolding them doesn't do much to change their misbehaviors, but you can try begging them to stop.
16. Glutton - These pets will eat significantly more often, and much more messily.
17. Adventurous - These dogs will sometimes leave the house to go on solo adventures, but are also happy to go on an adventure with their owner.

It should be noted that some of the traits are mutually exclusive:

1. Aggressive and Friendly.
2. Active and Couch potato.
3. Independent and Loyal.

Cat traits

1. Territorial - These cats are fairly protective of their territory. They will be aggressive to anyone new they meet.
2. Curious - These cats are more curious about their surroundings. They like to search different objects around the house.
3. Free spirit - These cats enjoy wandering around the world, almost as if they where wild animals! But don't worry, they'll always come home for the food.
4. Lazy - These cats really enjoy their naps. They are less likely to jump from place to place since it takes too much effort.
5. Talkative - These cats love to yowl along with other Sims. They'll even try to sing upon request.
6. Friendly - These pets tend to be friendly towards Sims, and will happily greet other Sims around them.
7. Skittish - These cats are scared of everything. Okay well, almost everything. They also like to hide a lot.
8. Frisky - These cats are more active than other cats. They really like to pounce and run around.
9. Playful - These pets love toys and want to play all the time, even when they're not excited.
10. Spoiled - These cats are spoiled creatures. Scolding them hardly ever changes their behavior.
11. Aloof - These cats don't really need owners, they're just here for the free food.
12. Clever - These cats are fast learners, and some say that they can even understand Simlish when spoken to.
13. Affectionate- These cats really love their owners. They'll try to stick close to them whenever possible.
14. Fluffy - These cats are more fluffy than normal! They'll hack up hairballs more often.
15. Mischievous - These cats are always up to no good! They will often misbehave and can even be encouraged to do so.
16. Prowler - These cats enjoy prowling around the neighborhood. Send them out and they might come back with something they've found.
17. Glutton - These pets will eat significantly more often, and much more messily.

It should be noted that some of the traits are mutually exclusive:

1. Territorial and Friendly.
2. Lazy and Frisky.
3. Aloof and Affectionate.