Stunning rug! The wool is not scratchy at all, it's just not super soft like some polypropylene rugs are. It's plush and dense, high quality! My dogs love it, they roll around on it and romp on it...I think they think I bought it for them. The viscose threads on the design is silky smooth and a soft pretty gray/silver color. It sheds minimally and we're always walking on it, nothing to deter you from.