I purchased this play mat after quite a bit of research as I heard that pets' feet and claws can ruin them. As play mats (at least the cute ones that go well with decor) are not cheap, and I didn't want to be mad at our wonderful dog, I wanted to make sure I ordered the right one. Virtually unanimous, Little Bot playmats came up as the winner and I went for it. Wow, it does NOT disappoint! The material of the play mat is sturdy and oh so cushioned. Our 60 lb fur baby has her zoomies and not one mark from her antics. Plus, both sides of the reversible mat are just gorgeous. We all love this play mat and are extremely happy with the purchase!