This rug is odd. It photographs well but in person the colors look almost cartoonish. Hard to explain. But I have a dog that nervous pees so I needed something that could be washed. I figured if this rug can withstand the elements, it can take a washing from the hose. It’s too much trouble to send it back and the price was right for something that, for me, will end up in the trash sooner than need be. The rug itself appears to be well made and durable I wish the colors were more like the photo!