We have an "old" high end name couch that has been through the wars...Bailey's war of drool, sticks, treats, etc., and I would never, ever, EVER, get anything but a leather couch. The abuse that a Mastiff can put on furniture outweighs any other concern for a covering. Nothing beats leather for a clean up, a polish up and comfort. Stretched out on the couch (always), there is no room for me or my husband, but, if I plead, she will move and curl into a ball along with some grumbling about how unfair life/parents are. So Cute when she grumbles.