Are you wanting to get an idea of what kind of Cat or Dog you want as a pet? Well now you can check out the full list of traits for Cats, Dogs and Sims below and start thinking of what your purrfect pet could be!
Please note that some traits are not compatible with others. If this happens the conflicting trait will not be selectable.
Sims Aspirations & Traits
With The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs, Sims were given a new aspiration and two traits. We shared information about these in a previous article but here’s a quick recap of them
Friend of the Animals – This Sim wants to be friends with the animals. The bonus trait that comes with selecting this aspiration is the Animal Affection trait. Having this trait means that relationships with animals beings at a higher values.
Once you have completed all of the milestones of the Friend of the Animals aspiration you will unlock the Animal Whisperer reward trait. Having this reward trait means that it is easier to train and discipline animals as well as gain releastionship with them faster.
Dog Lover – These Sims love to be near dogs. They will gain relationships faster with dogs and socialize with dogs more than the average Sim.
Cat Lover – These Sims tend to make cats their companions, preferring the company of cats to other Sims.
Cat Traits
Affectionate – These cats really lover their owners. They’ll try to stick close to them whenever possible.
Aloof – These cats don’t really need their owners, they’re just there for the free food.
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. The 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 wandering 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.
Frisky – These cats are more active than other cats. They really like to pounce and run around.
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.
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 neighbourhood. Send them out and they might come back with something they’ve found
Skittish – These cats are scared of everything. Okay well, almost everything. They also like to hide alot.
Spoiled – These cats are spoiled creatures. Scoulding 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 agressive to anyone new they meet.
Dog Traits
Active – These dogs are very energetic. They really like running and enjoy frequent walks.
Adventurous – These dogs will sometimes leave the house to go on solo adventures, but are also happy to go on an adventure with their owners.
Aggressive – These dogs will be more hostile when greeting others and might attack others unless properly trained.
Couch Potato – These dogs are low-energy creatures that like to relax and unwind with their owners rather than run around.
Friendly – These pets tend to be friendly to other Sims, and will happily greet other Sims around them.
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 themselfs.
Jumpy – These dogs are easily frightened, and like to hide away moreoften. They will often shy away from things like fights.
Loyal – These dogs want to be closer to their owners and love to be petter. They also like to follow their owners around.
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 misbehaviors, 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.
And that’s it for all the traits that come with the new expansion. Let us know what kind of Pets you are going to create in your game and what traits they are going to have!
