The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs

The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs is the upcoming fourth expansion pack for The Sims 4. It was announced on August 21, 2017 at Gamescom. It is a spiritual successor to The Sims: Unleashed, The Sims 2: Pets, and The Sims 3: Pets. The expansion reintroduces cats, dogs, and raccoons, as well as new features such as foxes and a veterinarian business which Sims can explore in the new world of Brindleton Bay.

Unlike The Sims 3: Pets, pets will no longer be controllable; unlike The Sims 2: Pets, there will be no cheat to make them controllable.

The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion adds the new “Animal” Aspiration category and three new traits to the game. The Cat Lover and Dog Lover traits are stackable, so you don’t have to pick one or the other. Additionally, keep in mind there may traits that have not been reported yet. Aspirations

Friend of the Animals – This Sim wants to be friends with the animals. Traits

Animal Attraction (Bonus Trait) – Relationships with animals begin at higher values. (From Choosing the Friend of the Animals Aspiration in CAS) Cat Lover – These Sims tend to make cats their companions, preferring the company of cats to other Sims. 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.

In addition to the 3 traits you’re allowed to choose in Create-a-Pet, it has been revealed that Pets will also have random hidden traits as well. According to YouTuber Hatsy, pets will have unique hidden traits that shape their personalities.

“Apparently, some Pets have hidden traits, which means for no reason whatsoever, you may have a cat that just really loves to watch TV. It’s because it has a hidden trait that does that. There may be like a dog that’s a bit scattery, that makes a dog chase his tail more than another would. If you put a duplicate pet in the world they will both behave differently.”

Cats Affectionate	These cats really love their owners. They'll try to stick close to them whenever possible. Aloof	These cats don't really need owners, they're just here 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. 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. 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 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.

Dogs

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 owner. Agressive	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 themselves. 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. 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 comman

Official description
Create a variety of cats and dogs, add them to your Sims’ homes to forever change their lives and care for neighborhood pets as a veterinarian with The Sims™ 4 Cats & Dogs. The powerful new Create A Pet tool lets you personalize cats and dogs, each with their own unique appearances, distinct behaviors, and for the first time, expressive outfits! These wonderful, lifelong companions will change your Sims’ lives in new and special ways. Treat animal ailments as a veterinarian and run your own clinic in a beautiful coastal world where there’s so much for your Sims and their pets to discover.
 * Life is better with Cats & Dogs


 * KEY FEATURES

Create cats and dogs. Use the powerful Create A Pet tool to customize your Sims’ perfect cats, dogs, puppies and kittens. Choose from a variety of breeds, give them distinct personalities and directly manipulate their features. Easily personalize their coats with unique patterns to create your real-life pets, dream pets or something more fanciful. For the first time, complete their looks with expressive outfits and accessories.

Bond with your pets. Experience the companionship and fun that furry friends bring to your Sims’ lives. Cats and dogs have minds of their own and form special relationships with Sims based on their daily interactions. Your Sims care for, train and play games with their pets who all exhibit distinct and sometimes bizarre animal behaviors.

Become a vet and run a clinic. Build a veterinary clinic, hire a dedicated staff and further your career as the town’s most promising animal doctor. You’re in control of daily operations from the services offered to what you charge. Your Sims can diagnose and cure pets with critical surgeries or treat fleas and other afflictions with simple medications.

Explore Brindleton Bay. Discover the coastal shores of Brindleton Bay, a new world where your Sims and their pets can live and enjoy outdoor activities. Play fetch near the harbor docks, take a walk to the lighthouse or visit a park to set up an obstacle course and meet other pet-loving locals. Be on the lookout for stray pets that your Sims can take in as their own.

Price
Cats & Dogs will be priced at $39.99 USD and £29.99 GBP at launch, the same as the original pricing of an expansion pack for The Sims 3. Expansion pack prices for The Sims 4 are intended to be similar to prices for The Sims 3 expansion packs in most locations.

Trivia

 * Just like the previous two expansion packs for The Sims 4, Cats & Dogs does not include a new playable life state.
 * Neutering and un-neutering pets is possible.
 * It's the first expansion pack that lets the player create foxes and raccoons in Create a Pet. They are considered breeds for dogs and cats, respectively, but with (optionally) different voices.
 * This is the first pack for The Sims 4 to include a premade same-sex couple living in its bundled world.

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Music

 * Fire Escape - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness