The 7 Best Rugs for Dogs of 2023

Best Overall

Ruggable Linear Striped Multicolor Rug

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While most rugs suggest using a rug pad (typically sold separately) for grip and to protect your flooring, Ruggable rugs incorporate the rug pad into each purchase, so that you are buying a “2-piece Rug System,” which allows for the outer “rug” layer to be separated from the rug pad beneath and washed in a standard washing machine.

While Ruggables offersa wide selection of machine washable rugs, our favorite—and the most versatile—is the Ruggables Linear Striped, which is available in a rainbow multicolor version, in addition to a primarily red and primarily navy blue option. The multicolor can add a pop of color to any room.

The rug cover component of the Ruggables system is made from polyester with a water-resistant polyurethane barrier. This will stand up to any pet spill you can throw at it. Anything that can’t be spot cleaned can then be easily washed out in a standard washing machine. The rug pad beneath is latex free and easy to spot clean. The rug cover and pad combined are only a quarter-inch thick, making a Ruggables rug usable with most placements.

While we have had the best experience with the Ruggables selection of runners and area rugs, there are several other machine washable brands worth your consideration, includingTumbleandRugs USA.

Price at time of publish: $219 (5 x 7 feet)

Best Splurge

Loomy Nightfall Rug

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The Loomy Nightfall is hand woven on looms in Panipat, India, but instead of natural fibers it uses 100 percent recycled Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a durable and soft polymer fiber derived from recycled plastic bottles. It’s super stain resistant, washable, scrubbable, fade resistant, and strong enough for indoor or outdoor use. It’s nevertheless soft like a natural fiber.

While Loomy offers awiderangeofdesignsin their pet-friendly PET, our favorite is the Nightfall, which is lightly patterned for a structured and textural look that would look great as an area rug, underneath a dining set, or at the foot of a bed.

Price at time of publish: $1,498 (5 x 8 feet)

Best Outdoor Rug

Ikea Lydersholm Rug

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The Ikea Lydersholm is our ideal outdoor rug, with a durable, natural look matched with a 100 percent polypropylene construction that can hold up to any weather conditions or pet messes. While not machine washable, the Lydersholm can be scrubbed with a soft brush, vacuumed, and shaken out between uses.

The Lydersholm is available in two sizes. Or you can check outthe Morumfor a similar indoor/outdoor flatweave, available in neutral gray and beige.

Price at time of publish: $150 (Large)

Best Wool

L.L. Bean Braided Wool Rug

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Wool rugs have distinct upsides and downsides for pet owners. While wool is naturally stain resistant, it’s not as effective at repelling wet messes as many synthetic fibers (wine and coffee can stain wool quickly). While regular vacuuming is enough for general maintenance, you’ll likely need to use a steam cleaner to get out any tough stains. Wool is also incredibly durable, and is likely to last longer than any other rug in your home. However, it can also feel a little rough and itchy on the skin, so it may not be the best pick if you’re looking for a carpet to roll around on.

Overall, we think wool is worth it, especially for high traffic areas, where its extra durability will pay off over the years. Our favorite wool rug for the widest range of homes is L.L. Bean’s Braided Wool Rug, which comes in a variety of attractive multicolor braids and a wide variety of sizes. Its oval design, in particular, will lend a classic, homey look to any room. Plus, each L.L. Bean Braided Wool Rug is reversible, so you can double its usefulness over the years.

Price at time of publish: $399 (4 x 6 feet oval)

Best Jute

Revival Hart in Terracotta

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Jute is a fantastic natural fiber for pets, because its tough fibers don’t easily stain and will hold up to heavy traffic. You only have to be mindful of liquid messes, which should be cleaned up immediately to prevent staining. Revival’s Hart line of rugs are our favorite jute rugs available because of the wide range of color and size options. You can get a Hart carpet in six different sizes, including a runner version and area rugs up to 9 by 12 feet, or create a custom dimension of your own. The Hart is also more versatile than other jute carpets, which tend to be quite thick. The flatwoven Hart is only 1.5 centimeters tick, making usable under tables or furniture.

While we’re partial to the rich, earthy terracotta Hart, there are awidevarietyofsolidcoloroptions available in Revival’s Hart line.

Price at time of publish: $449 (8 x 10 feet)

Best Carpet

Stainmaster PetProtect Carpet

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Some rooms, such as living rooms and bedrooms, just feel cozier with wall-to-wall carpeting. If this is your choice, this brand offers a lifetime stain and soil resistance limited warranty, as well as a 25-year texture retention limited warranty. The carpet has a soft feel underfoot and is composed mainly of triexta, a type of polyester fiber manufactured by DuPont. It’s considered one of the most resilient fibers on the market.

This brand was recently acquired by a big box retailer, so it’s easy to find and see samples hands-on. That can be helpful because it’s almost impossible to get a sense of how plush a carpet feels without being able to touch it. The company also produces Stainmaster pet carpet padding, which has a moisture resistant barrier for an additional layer of protection.

Price at time of publish: $2.73 / Sq.Ft