We were unsure of what type of rug to put on our hardwood floors, since we have a 1 year old puppy in the house. We looked at woven rugs, but finally settled on this jute rug and we couldn't be happier! It is comfortable to walk on, didn't smell when we unrolled it (it is natural fiber, after all, so I wasn't sure what to expect) and the 2 parts that the puppy did gnaw on could be pulled back into place. Best of all--the price! With 3 young children and a puppy, in a high traffic area, we didn't want to invest a lot of money. This really is a great rug all around!