The intended purpose of this mat was a liner for our new puppy's crate. Instead, it became a resting place for our 3-yr old of the same breed (Samoyed) to chew on his bones. He is normally not interested in sleeping on dog beds. He chews holes in them. He was instantly curious about the new “thing” lying on his floor and proceeded to plop his body right on it and do his crossy paws pose.
The texture is like a soft Brillo pad, not sharp, just more coarse than fleece. The size is perfect. Coda is 80 lbs. Neither pup has been tempted to chew this bed. Win win!!
All in all I would recommend it, but as with most things, there is no guarantee that all purchasers will experience the same outcome. Thanks for reading. Have a great day!!