This rug adds the color balance ,depth , and texture I wanted to achieve for our living room conversation area. My two 100-pound dogs love it as much as I do. If you have a pet that likes to “make a nest “ before lying down, this rug would not be a good choice as I think the loops and texture wouldn’t withstand that type of treatment. Thank goodness our dogs are good dogs! I would be sad if I had to return the rug