Best choice for a true white/black rug.  I don't know why more manufacturers make them....too many 'beige' people in the world i guess. Quality is about what I expected....kinda on the cheap side but not horrible considering you're not really purchasing this for the quality.  Runner is way too small for any hallway so I will have to find another spot for it. Seems it will hold up well to the K-9's though.