UPDATED: do not buy this rug the shedding is unbearable. I read up on reducing shedding for wool rugs and nothing worked. I wouldn't even use this rug in a low traffic area. I ended up returning it and buying a Ruggable rug, the fibers were getting everywhere in my boys room (see picture!). 
I read the reviews before purchasing so I knew what to expect. It does appear to shed. I haven’t vacuumed it yet but I swept it out. the beige particles do get in the polka dots but not too bad. Overall I’m happy with the purchase