Many of the reviews for this rug are spot on. It's more green than blue, so that was a bit disappointing. It is absolutely correct that the bursts are created from single pieces of leather type ribbon that is not very well attached so pets and walking pulls them right out. While there are many in there, I don't think it will be noticeable for the first few years that it's losing it's "hair"! Our animals LOVE it, a bit too much perhaps. If you have cats, expect them to see it as a new scratching pad. And our dog loves to roll around on bursts for a nice back massage. If you have no kids, and no pets, and will place it in a low traffic area, then it's the rug for you!