Dotsie...you sound so happy about your den!!!
That's exciting... What color leather is your furniture? We have cream leather sofas and chairs
down the shore and my dogs ( 2 cockers) love sleeping on them..and we haven't had any problems..I was freaking out a little in the beginning when they wanted to sit on them..but we've had them for 6 years now and no problems at all...and they get alot of use because we rent our places out in the summer...I think the beauty of leather pieces is that they get prettier with age...use them in good health and enjoy...

aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! never bones, let alone sharp bones for your pet. Heres a true story: My Mothers sick friend died and she took in the ladys medium sized dog, Champ. Mom took him to the vet to be checked and asked "what kinds of bones should I give him?" The vet frowned then smiled and said; "elephant bones." Mom looked quizically at him, thought then smiled and said, "oh I get it no bones, right?" Too many pets have died of bones stuck in the throat, in the bowel etc. or bones slivers penetratring the esophagus or intestines....Maybe you could try beef jerky for his chewing delight instead?

Oops, nearly forgot Dotsie, glad the furniture is everythig you hoped it would be. Just keep the dogs nails trimmed and even filed smooth. My leather has withstood many doggy visitors of all sizes and shapes, still does...

[ March 06, 2006, 09:38 PM: Message edited by: chatty lady ]

I have two leather sofa's (dark red, almost brown)
they are about 10 years old and my daughters two boxer dogs, Polo and Bo have christened them with their claws
so much, it now looks like a pattern, a warm weathered look.

Sami, whatever works, right?

I can't imagine keeping our dog off the furniture. I wouldn't want to. I like her right up there with us, snuggling.

My BIL asked said I should try to keep Daisy off my new sofa and I told him that I bought leather so she COULD get up on the sofa!