We have a small dog. He sleeps on our bed and the current quilt on our bed I made about 15 years ago. I am in the process of making another one, not because it is damaged but because I need a change! LOL My DH and our dog rough house all over that quilt in the morning with "morning loves and rubs". The dog is 12 years old and sleeps on the end of the bed! I agree...fun and loving is more important, if the quilt fails it is always fun to make another one! Enjoy!