Terrific rug! I didn’t want an actual animal hide, so this one fit the bill. After our cat peed on it , I decided to defy the care instructions and throw it in the washing machine on a cold gentle cycle. Worked perfectly, no shedding at all. So I decided to tumble dry it on a low-heat cycle, no issues at all! Barely any lint in the filter, and rug honestly looks better now (fluffier and more natural looking).