The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion includes unique traits for both Cats and Dogs. Below is a complete list of Pet traits you will be able to choose from in the game.
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CAT TRAITS & DESCRIPTIONS
Image | Name | Description |
| Affectionate | These cats really love their owners. They'll try to stick close to them whenever possible. (Conflicts with Aloof) |
| Aloof | These cats don't really need owners, they're just here for the free food. (Conflicts with Affectionate) |
| Clever | These Cats are fast learners, and some say that they can even understand Simlish when spoken to! |
| Curious | These cats are more curious about their surroundings. They like to search different objects around the house. |
| Fluffy | These cats are more fluffy than normal! They'll hack up hairballs more often. |
| Free Spirit | These cats enjoy wondering around the world, almost as if they were wild animals! But don't worry, they'll always come home for the food. |
| Friendly | These pets tend to be friendly to other Sims, and will happily greet other Sims around them. (Conflicts with Territorial)
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| Frisky | These cats are more active than other cats. They really like to pounce and run around. (Conflicts with Lazy) |
| Glutton | These pets will eat significantly more often, and much more messily! |
| Lazy | These cats really enjoy their catnaps. They also are less likely to jump from place to place since it takes too much effort. (Conflicts with Frisky) |
| Mischievous | These cats are always up to no good! They will often misbehave, and can even be encouraged to do so. |
| Playful | These pets love toys and want to play all the time, even when they're not excited. |
| Prowler | These cats enjoy prowling around the neighborhood. Send them out and they might come back with something they found. |
| Skittish | These cats are scared of everything. Okay, well, almost everything. They also like to hide a lot. |
| Spoiled | These cats are spoiled creatures. Scolding them hardly ever changes their behavior. |
| Talkative | These cats love to yowl along with other Sims. They'll even try to sing upon request. |
| Territorial | These cats are fairly protective of their territory. They will be aggressive to anyone new they meet. (Conflicts with Friendly) |
DOG TRAITS & DESCRIPTIONS
Image | Name | Description |
| Active | These dogs are very energetic. They really like running and enjoy frequent walks. (Conflicts with Couch Potato)
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| 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. |
| Aggressive | These dogs will be more hostile when greeting others, and might attack others unless properly trained. (Conflicts with Friendly) |
| Couch Potato | These dogs are low-energy creatures that like to relax and unwind with their owners, rather than run around. (Conflicts with Active) |
| Friendly | These pets tend to be friendly to other Sims, and will happily greet other Sims around them. (Conflicts with Aggressive)
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| Glutton | These pets will eat significantly more often, and much more messily! |
| Hairy | These dogs will leave hair piles laying around. Brush their fur to keep things tidy! |
| Hunter | These dogs are natural hunters. Send them off into the world, and they'll hunt and dig for things. |
| Independent | These dogs are less likely to need constant affection and can even walk themselves. (Conflicts with Loyal) |
| Jumpy | These dogs are easily frightened, and like to hide more often. They will often shy away from things like fights. |
| Loyal | These dogs want to be closer with their owners and love to be pet. They like to follow their owners around. (Conflicts with Independant) |
| Playful | These pets love toys and want to play all the time, even when they're not excited. |
| Sleuth | These dogs are naturally more curious and like to investigate different objects around the house. |
| Smart | These bright dogs are easier to train and pick up tricks quickly. They might even understand Simlish! |
| Stubborn | These dogs don't like being told what to do. Scolding them doesn't do much to change their misbehavior, but you can try begging them to stop. |
| Troublemaker | These dogs are always up to nothing good. They will often misbehave and can even be encouraged to do so. |
| Vocal | These dogs like to howl occasionally, and can even sing on command. |