sheepies and leather couches
Any comment would be helpful (except for the ones suggesting I not let the two sheepies on the furniture. That is not an option) |
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| There are lots of folks here with leather furniture that allow their sheepies access.
I just purchased (last year) a tremedously expensive (to me anyway) leather couch that my sheepie is NOT allowed on. But at the time there was alot of discussion and pics of people with leather and reclining sheepies. My advice to you is to make sure you chose a very high quality leather (the better the quality the thicker the leather). |
I have been thinking the same thing.  I am getting leather later much easier to keep clean too. |
| I'm sitting on our leather sofa (crammed into the corner) with Clyde sprawled out next to me and Bear on the other side of him right now. We have a high end pebble grain leather and let all three dogs get on and off the sofa as they wish. Now that Lucy is old, she really doesn't use it anymore but the boys more than make up for it. They haven't done any damage to it whatsoever, in fact, my husband is more abusive to the furniture than the dogs are.
Here's the Website for the company that we got our sofa from (on a slow boat from Germany!) http://www.world-of-comfort.de/usa/usa_ ... nglish.htm The key is to pick the right kind of leather-- avoid smooth, thin leathers and stick with colors that don't show differences a lot. Take a look at the "Covers and product FAQ" section. It's pretty good at explaining about picking the right kind of leather for your lifestyle. I'd never pick anything but leather having had the good experience with it that we have. Unfortunately, James's mom is no longer in the furniture business so I don't think we can afford to buy another sofa like we have now if we have to pay retail! |
| I agree with Buttersstotch--
I have a leather loveseat and couch and it was quite expensive. I didn't plan on allowing the sheepies on it but Pearl has other ideas...Everytime I come home from work, the pillows are on the floor and there is a very warm spot where she had been lounging all day............. If I am sitting down reading or watching TV, Heart will bounce up and lay right next to me... The leather is perfect. No scatches or anything... I used to let the dogs on the old couch and was constantly vacuuming the hair off...Leather is the way to go for me .....I love it~~~~~~ |
| This is an ongoing discussion in our house. we desperatley need new living room furniture - all white couches and chairs 2 sheepies, an I rish Setter and an unhousebroken husband - not pretty. However I want leather and my husband is dead set against it because he thinks the dogs will ruin it. perhaps he thinks they will see it as a giant rawhide? since they never have had raw hide I think its safe |
| We have a high end chair and a half with ottoman, and a large leather sofa. The cats have managed a few scratches, but not what I would call cuts or damage, just patina. Druby's nails are nothing compared to their's. (He isn't allowed on the furniture, but he can't help himself sometimes when he first comes in the house after some time in the backyard and has to greet whoever is sitting.)
My daughter-in-laws parents had some low end leather that their boxer damaged. Where I expect our furniture to last 15+ years with hard use, their's was gone in 3-4 years. It looked like the blue dye just peeled off of it. (Our's is a natural color.) I did lots of research and we did lots of shopping around and settled on leather from Century. (I'm a firm believer in getting furniture that doesn't look faddish and I'd rather pay more and have it last for a LONG time, than pay a bit and replace it every so often. |
| It's a non-issue at our house - have had leather as long as I've had kids and sheepies (12+ years) and haven't had a single problem.
I don't let their nails get long or sharp, though - just in case they were to paw just right and puncture it. |
Quote: Any comment would be helpful (except for the ones suggesting I not let the two sheepies on the furniture. That is not an option)
First choice here is leather unless it's going to be kept covered. We went through a couple of couches before we figured that out. One got dirty and the other snagged. If you go with leather, I think it's best to select the very best quality you can afford so it wears better. I asked if leather was possible to repair if one of the dogs put a hole in it with their nails and they said it was so we got the couch first. Leather is so much easier to keep clean and it doesn't absorb odors like cloth. http://oesusa.com/index.72.jpg We've had the couch for about 2 1/2 years now and it was considered higher end... no holes to date even with 6 dogs though you can see some scratching. But we still HAVE the couch where the others had been ruined rather quickly. |
| Wow....I have been thinking abouyt this myself. It always amazes me everytime I log on here that we are all on the same page about stuff like this.
Thanks for all the great info!! |
We've had a tan colored Lane reclining sofa for about 6 years. I think Annie still takes naps on it while we are at work (about 4 yrs of use) Fozzie think it's his own personal trampoline and has claimed ownership of the couch (2 years of aggressive use). With all this action, there are only a few minor scratches. I think the couch has held up really well considering the crappiness of my Mom's fabric couches. However, Steve may not agree  I now keep old floor mats with rubber backing on the middle section of the couch for Foz stench |
| I used to work for Pottery Barn; we always recommended leather for families with pets. Its more resiliant against dog claws, and its easier to wipe pet hair and stains off of. |
| I am a huge fan of leather and Sheepies. All my couches and chairs are leather - I also have leather seats in my SUV and have never had a problem. I truly would not bother with anything other than leather. |
Leather! The best for pets. Ours is burgandy, I love how I can just wipe it off if Allie is wet or muddy (Before I can catch her) and gets on it. Ours it not top of the line but is Italina leather of some sort, more in the middle for price. Still no nail or claw marks that I can see. Also in our truck ,which Allie is in 2 times a month for trips up-north, is leather and has no damage, so much easier to clean. The Mustang has cloth seats and is getting trashed from her in the back seat! I wish it had leather, but had that car before her  |
| I sell leather furniture and strongly recommend it for families with pets. You just need to be sure to get the right kind of leather. The higher cost leathers are NOT necessarily the best. Avoid "wax pull up" leathers, as these will show every scratch. Look for a semi-analine died leather. Even the thinnest leather will take 200 lbs of pressure per square inch. Buy from a REPUTABLE dealer. There are alot of ways to cut corners. If you are in or near Nashua NH, come see me at Jordans. I will set you up...grr grr grr grr
Carol |
| I don't worry about the dogs laying on the couch...
Yuki is calm at home so I don't ever see an issue ..............it's the few times she sees the cat on something she's not supposed to be on or the doorbell rings that she uses the edge of the couch to spring off and her nails dig into the couch. We're getting a new couch too, and keep wondering what's best for our family. Though I never thought I would do this, I think we've finally agree "no dogs on the couch"  This means even my small 6lb dog that has been sitting on it for over 6 years (it's all she knows) can no longer sit on it either. It was the only way I could get my husband to agree that Yuki can no longer be on the bed or couch. I'm mean I just hate seeing our couch with holes from her nails. The bed was about it being bad for her joints to jump off. We have a staircase for the dogs but as soon as Yuki sees a cat... she flies off no matter what we say.
Guess we just have to worry about the boys staining what we get next. |
| Our "doggy" chair is leather and very easy for me to keep up. Easy to wash up daily. lol Anyway, both dogs enjoy sitting on it, but only China will lay on the couch next to me. The couch is not leather so I have a throw rug that is the same color as the couch fabric and that is what China lays on. I can take it off and throw it in the wash weekly. Little or no wear and tear on the couch fabric.
Good luck in your selection! |
| There is a picture in my photos of Obe completely crashed on the leather sofa. He hasn't caused anymore damage/wear than I have. I do put a leather conditioner on it every month and wipe it down every couple of days. It's an expensive leather and not one of the cheaper sofas. I went that route (cheaper) with my old roommate in Co and yes her dog did cause damage over the years. Actually got rid of the sofa not long after she moved out. |
| I am a fan of leather. Rheba is allowed on the leather and she has caused some wear and tear although it isn't terrible because she usually just sleeps on it. She doesn't jump all over it.
My comparison btw leathe and fabric... I have leather and it cleans up very well. It's easy to dust and wipes off easily if something spills. The problem is that the leather can scratch easily...no matter how good or poor the leather is (higher quality does hold up better though). I also had a a microfiber set and it cleaned up fairly well although I always noticed little hairs all over it because I had 2 cats. It seems that the fabric always held the hair even after vacuuming or using a lint brush. I did purchase the extra protection in addition to the price of the sofa. It did help keep liquid from settling as quickly on the fabric although was far from perfect. The sofa was in room that wasn't used frequently and the cats urinated on it. Like I mentioned, it wasn't used frequently so i never saw the stains. In the mean time, the urine didn't leave a mark although it smelled horribly. I cleaned it several times and it would stay odor free for a few months but then the smell would come back. I contacted the protection company who applied the service and they said that it wouldn't be covered because an actual mark is not on the fabric. The only way they would replace/repair the fabric/cushion is if the fabric had a physical stain. I then asked if I spilled a glass of red wine on it...what do I do? They said to leave it and wait to see if it soak in. If it does, re-contact them. If it doesn't soak in then there isn't any reason to contact them. If you ever get an extra protection plan, be sure to read all of the fine print. Sorry this is so long. I don't know if it helps your leather vs fabric fight but hopefully it give you something to think about. |
| Just chiming in...I bought a high end leather sofa a few years ago and love it. I got several sample pieces of different leathers, brought them home and scraped them all up with their claws. Checked them out in natural and artificial light then also cleaned them after the dogs had their way. I picked the one that held up the best. (Thank goodness) There was a HUGE swing from one to another.
Maryann |
Leather and the darker the better. Our sofa is a cream colored leather and and has worn very well with two dogs and a cat. They don't chew it or seem to scratch it. Because it's a light color it does show dirt/body soil but cleans up nicely (when I bother to). Be careful though, my mom had a large dog with skin allergies who sat on her leather sofa scratching herself all day long. As a result it was scratched very badly in the dog's favorite spot  |
| Well this subject caught my eye since my 5 month old male Ringo loves to sleep on my leather couches. Funny thing is we bought him a really comfy bed and he'll hang out on it during the day and take a nap on it but when it comes to nighttime and a full nights sleep he prefers the couch. So far not a big issue for me since he is out cold when he is on it so he hasn't scratched the furniture at all. He rarely gets on it during the day - strickly a sleeping thing. It must be cooler for him. My husband cannot believe I allow it but he looks soooooo cozy so I can't bring myself to bother him.
Crazy? Not at all. Beatles1 |
| I'm another fan of leather chairs and sofa with dogs in the house. I thought about it for quite a while and when we moved late last year we needed to give away the fabric covered sofas (too big for the new house) and buy new. Except that we didn't buy new, instead we got a second hand sofa and 2 big chairs from Ebay. I reckoned that it was a good way to test leather without spending a lot of money and it was one of my (rare!) good decisions.
Leather is so easy to keep clean, a quick rub over with a damp cloth gets all the mud off in a jiffy and once <del>a week</del> in a blue moon I'll get the posh wax stuff out and give them a really good clean and they come up like new. I'd also recommend checking that you can tuck a throw down the sides of the seat cushions, I've been doing that this past winter, mostly to keep the dogs warm but it also protects the leather and can be whipped off quickly if we have visitors who'd prefer to leave without a bagful of dog hair all over their clothes . |
| All my pets are allowed on the furniture, but I have trained them that they are only allowed if they are on a throw I put for them... that way, they don´t sit directly on the couch, and they don´t destroy it. |
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