Pet trait is a personality system for cats and dogs in The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs and horses in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch. They are unique to them and are not available to Sims. On the other hand, traits for Sims are not available to pets either. Pet traits affect how cats, dogs and horses perform, hunt and are interested towards Sims.
There is a total of 45 pet traits, 17 for cats, 17 for dogs and 11 for horses. Some traits have unique attributes for one of the two species, but most traits are identical to one another. For example, mischievous is a trait for cats and troublemaker is a trait for dogs, and both of them have the same general idea of the pet misbehaving. Pets created in Create a Pet can have up to three traits. Sims can get to know a pet before adopting it using the interaction "Get to know", learning one trait each time.
These Horses tend to be stout of heart, unphazed by bad weather or danger. They also have a higher chance of succeeding when using Horse Jumps and Barrels.
These Horses tend to be more ornery when it comes to training and will develop skills more slowly. They also have a higher likelihood of failing Horse Jumps and Barrels.
These Horses prefer relaxing over everything else! Because of their laid-back nature, they are quick to gain the Temperament skill and slow to gain athletic skills.
These Horses need social interaction often. They will frequently approach Sims in the hopes of getting their attention.
Independent
Horses can also get breedable traits: Playful, Hardy, or Curious. The breedable trait they get is additional [4th] trait.
Reward Traits[]
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Trait
Description
Champion
A champion through and through! This Horse’s Foals will gain skills and that fighting spirit faster and have higher value.
Curious
These Horses are naturally more curious and enjoy exploring objects and using Horse Jumps and Barrels
Playful
These Horses love playing with toys and other Sims!
Inherited Traits[]
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Trait
Description
Champion Genes
Horses with Champion Genes have winner’s blood coursing through their veins! As a result, these Horses will gain skills faster and hold a higher Simoleon value than the average horse.
Well-Mannered Foal
[Horse Name] got a good head start on Temperament skill as a foal, he/she is primed to learn more skills.