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#78220 - 11/22/05 03:36 AM Re: leather furniture?
TVC15 Member Registered: 09/03/04 Posts: 2538 Loc: North Carolina	I'm not sure what type of leather it is but we spoke to the sales clerk and told them we had animals and they were able to recommend which type we should get. Mine isn't the softest leather.
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#78221 - 11/22/05 03:43 AM Re: leather furniture?
Daisygirl Member Registered: 08/25/05 Posts: 1052 Loc: Ohio	Mustang, I've been researching leather because I'm overdue for a new sofa and have a dog. I think it depends on the quality of leather and you can upgrade the leather in most brands. When I make my purchase, probably in Feb., I will choose a leather that is thick and a little rustic looking so scratches will not show. The leather should be dyed through so most scratches can be wiped off. I've also heard you can get some type of insurance, but I haven't looked into that. As for the brands, I've only looked at Arhaus, The Sofa Express and Ethan Allen. Before I purchase I will look at other brands. Daisygirl
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#78222 - 11/21/05 04:44 PM Re: leather furniture?
Anonymous Unregistered	Daisygirl, thank you and good idea to choose a leather that is rustic looking! I think a cinnamon color would work well and my needlepoint pillows would look well. TVC15, has your sofa endured the pets so far? My dog likes to lay on the sofa, which I do not mind (w/ his blanket), but he sheds like the dickens. My cat likes to sit on the back side (always at my neck), thus my many questions!
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#78223 - 11/21/05 05:11 PM Re: leather furniture?
TVC15 Member Registered: 09/03/04 Posts: 2538 Loc: North Carolina	My dog hasn't left a mark but the cats can make holes when they stick their claws into it. I have a few marks from them on the back side of my loveseat from when I didn't let them out as soon as they wanted to go. They don't leave marks just by walking on it, they have to really want to leave the marks. Only you know your cat's personality. Mine can be a bit spiteful sometimes...LOL
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#78224 - 11/22/05 12:32 AM Re: leather furniture?
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	My sofa is a butter sofa Italian tannish color leather and I have a teal blue big comfy butter soft Italian leather chair and ottoman that cost me $1600.00. The sofa was near $3000. several years ago. I wash mine with warm water and mild soap if it gets diry or marked. My animals and the ones I foster are not allowed to jump on them but do lay around on them with no problems so far.... wouldn't buy a cheaper one unless you want to be buying another one in a couple of years. I figure mine will out last me, LOL [ November 25, 2005, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: chatty lady ]
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#78225 - 11/22/05 01:50 AM Re: leather furniture?
Daisygirl Member Registered: 08/25/05 Posts: 1052 Loc: Ohio	Chatty, that's exactly what I'm thinking. I would like this to be my last sofa, or at least one I will keep forever. It may be less expensive in the long run if I pay the price for a good quality leather.
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#78226 - 11/22/05 10:07 PM Re: leather furniture?
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	Oh boy. This is itneresting. My husband is in charge of redecorating our den. He ordered leather furniture that won't arrive until January. I hope he told the gal we had a dog. Have fun furniture shopping....
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#78227 - 11/26/05 12:11 AM Re: leather furniture?
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	Your dog is fairly small Dotsie just keep her nails trimmed and filed as well, no sharp edges and there should not be a problem at all. Even Italian leather is stronger than we think.
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#78228 - 03/06/06 01:16 PM Re: leather furniture?
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	The sofa and chair have arrived. Woo-hoo. The den is shaping up. The furniture looks great and it's so comfy, but guess who else loves it? Our dog Kelly. So far, so good. No scratches, so I think we are going to be okay. Daisy, did you bite the bullet and get your new sofa yet?
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#78229 - 03/06/06 01:35 PM Re: leather furniture?
Daisygirl Member Registered: 08/25/05 Posts: 1052 Loc: Ohio	Yes, I've had it about 3 weeks. Daisy doesn't like it very much and doesn't sit on it unless I am. I have a thick dog blanket she sits on. I just have to keep her sharp bones away from it...she likes to sit and chew.
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