I am so happy with this rug! I have an English Bulldog who sheds a lot and loves to lay on mats. With this rug, I don't have to worry about his hair ruining the aesthetics because it blends in perfectly. Plus, I can easily take it outside and hose it down to make it clean again. This way, I don't have to worry about my washer getting clogged with all the dirt and hair. 
Moreover, the previous owners of my house had a sandbox in the backyard, and the sand is still mixed with the soil and grass. Every time my dog goes outside, he brings in tons of sand with his paws, and we also track it in on our shoes. But this rug acts as a barrier and traps the sand in its fibers, so my floors are much less sandy - around 70% less!