EDIT: So I have owned this rug for about 6 months now, and I have to say it has been a nightmare. It "pills" like an old wool sweater, and leaves fur balls all over my house (they carry with the HVAC system). I have to sit and pick at the carpet every morning to get the large amount of synthetic fluff out. Or I have to vaccuum the entire house twice a day if I don't. Just be forewarned- this may not be the thing you want to cheap out on.