OK... so our kids are pretty much grown and our dogs are fairly well trained and also older now, so it seems time to replace some of tattered furniture. We are thinking of going LEATHER. A new Sofa, Loveseat and Recliner - all leather. We have NEVER had leather before and although the dogs are pretty good at staying down, Ginger will sometimes take the opportunity to jump of and snuggle on Daddy's chair when we are out and about. And my son sometimes invites her up (which makes me really mad, because it sends such mixed messages) - as I am always correcting her to get down and in her own bed. OK... rambling... HERE IS MY QUESTION. DOES ANYONE HAVE LEATHER FURNITURE and do the dogs damage it by scratching it by either jumping up or putting their paws on it. Will it eventually look like a scratch board (even if it is not physically torn)?