What is the best type of carpet to buy if you have dogs?

I have berber and it's miserable, traffic stains every week. My dachshund is also a digger and has easily dug 2 holes in different areas. Although when the dogs shed you can barely see it in the carpet.

I also have a rug in the living room that attracts dog hair and is almost possible to clean up.

What is the best type to buy next time? Something thick? What color disguises traffic dirt and dog hair?

What is the best type of carpet to buy if you have dogs?

Berbers are looped carpet, thus more likely to be pulled by a dogs nails if they are a digger. A low, dense, nylon cut pile carpet will wear the best. Nylon fiber is a bit more expensive, but it doesn't shed the way the cheaper polyester fibers do. It will also retain it's texture better. Look for a fiber with a good twist. The twist will also help with texture retention. Do not use a steam cleaner on it unless absolutely necessary. It will remove more and more of the stain treatment each time you use it, thus leaving your fibers exposed to being permanently stained. Follow manufacturers instructions regarding care. Your flooring store will have the information that you need to maintain the stain warranty on the carpet. Medium color carpet hides the most traffic. Light colors show every drip and drop, dark colors show white dirt and fuzzies. All manufacturers require professional truck mounted steam cleaning every 18 -24 months to remove soil to prevent abrasion and to re-twist and rejuvenate the fibers. Some carpet will need to be retreated after cleaning, Stain Master carpet does not. The Stain Master fiber repels stains in a different way, it is non-porous. Vacuum frequently to avoid premature tip bloom from abrasive dirt and soil. Look for a company that offers a lifetime installation warranty. Good carpet installed badly is still bad carpet. With these things in mind I'm sure you'll have the tools you need to choose the best carpet for your home.

Good luck

What is the best type of carpet to buy if you have dogs?

We have a frizze carpet, not quite a shag, but close. It has a great traffic resistance and I personally like it very much. We had a short haired dog that worked well with it. I also got it in a sandy tan color, very nuetraul, but darker than normal tan. It is very durable and I am not sure about the digging aspect of it, but if you choose it, then get it with the higher quality pad that resists allergens and moisture.

What is the best type of carpet to buy if you have dogs?

Me personally, I'd go with a hardwood/laminate flooring and put washable rugs down in the high traffic area. If they get stained up, throw them in the washer. If they get alot of pet hair, you can vacuum up or beat the rug outside. If you stay with carpet, they do sell Stainmaster, might not help with high traffic areas getting dirty fast, but would make it easier to clean. We have Berber too, but it gets stained up so fast and easily, so we are changing it to hardwood laminate and using area rugs.

What is the best type of carpet to buy if you have dogs?

I have 3 Yorkies and I love carpet in my home. I don't like bare floors. The past 3 times I have had carpet installed I buy a hi/low multi colored carpet. Mine has about 5 shades of brown. Tan, beige, dark brown, light brown etc. Never buy berber or plush (solid color). Multi colored carpet is so very easy to keep clean and the many colors hide any dog problem very easy. I love it. My mom has the exact same type of carpet only in the green shades. And hers has been down over 15 years and is very easy to keep clean. Give it a try. And it is on the lower end of expense.

What is the best type of carpet to buy if you have dogs?

IDE RATHER SEE THE MESS AND KNOW HOW FILTHY IT IS SO IT CAN BE CLEANED