It is puppy approved! So I waited a while to really feel this rug out. First and foremost the color is like a washed black, not a true black. The back has like a rubber grip which is great as it does not move an inch which I absolutely love! It cleans easily, the only weird thing I’ve noticed with it, is when dogs only, step on it (mine is on tile floor), it makes a weird squishy noise. Not when humans step on it, literally only the dogs. Not sure why, but it doesn’t bother me honestly. But overall the quality is great, and I’ve been very pleased with my purchase!