Dog hair has a way of weaving itself into and around the fibers of the carpet and it is very difficult to vacuum clear. Then there's the dirt factor. Carpets are so much more time consuming, costly and difficult to clean and they do get dirty very easily with a dog around. I took out all our carpeting in living room, dining room and tv room and only kept it where the dogs are not allowed just so I could lessen work load involved in keeping floors clean. All I can say is DON'T DO IT....you'll regret the carpet decision.