Any such thing as a dog-proof sofa?

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I've had dark blue upholstered sofas and black dogs for years with no problems. The dogs shed, but it doesn't show up on the sofas. However I recently rescued an English Mastiff and she's got light hair, which shows up really bad against the dark colors. It's pretty much impossible to vacuum it completely from the upholstery.

I'm going to get new sofas soon because the sofa and loveseat are my college furniture and they are wearing out. I was thinking about chocolate brown leather so that the dog hair wouldn't adhere to the fabric, but dogs' claws can scratch those really easily, right?

Are there any other options that would look nice? A fabric that dog hair wouldn't adhere to and dog claws wouldn't scratch up?

pissy_old_lady · Accepted Answer

I totally understand...we have two cats (one orange, one calico) and just aquired a new puppy with black hair. I have a livingroom set in a greenish/gold/tan kind of colour...it is really hard to describe it..but it is textured...there is a pattern that sticks up...it is the greatest material if you have animals...none of the hair shows up..very little stick to it..I love this set..and our puppy is getting teeth and likes to chew...she is learning to chew on her toys instead of the sofa skirt, but she still has yet to hurt this material. Just shop around..you can find pet friendly material.

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Dog Proof Sofa

JenVT · Answer

I would go with leather- it is much better than fabric but maybe a lighter color tan instead of chocolate brown.

crazykat · Answer

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Any such thing as a dog-proof sofa?

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