I love reading this! I am down to one (Doberman) now, but have been allowed to share the bed of two Dobermans and a Rottweiller mix. I wouldn't have it any other way. I also have two Standard Poodles (furry sister and her boy, nephew), who like to jump on my bed and play. I put a sheet over my bed. Not perfect, but it works for me! I do agree though, that I wouldn't put heirloom quality quilts on my bed, unless it was for show...