I've went PLEATHER lol. I have no problems with it, and I even wipe them down with some Orange Glow to keep the doggy furs from sticking to it. I know it's different than leather, but it's similar! My mom has had a leather couch for years without any problems with the bullmastiff, but she isn't roudy anymore lol. I do have a friend who went leather and did have some scratches in it, but she doesn't give the dogs A) enough concrete action and B) clip their nails because she's scared.