This rug sheds so much! I expected some shedding, but my goodness. I don’t vacuum with the roller on just suction and it still fills my vacuum EVERY time. I’ve had this rug for a few months now and it still has a faint smell to it. It’s super cute though. I have it in my daughters playroom and she loves it. Next time I going with a softer rug, wool is not ideal for a kids area.