It drinks – Water, milk, the second half of a drink that went everywhere. The suede-soft top layer takes it and the floor never finds out.
A real floor mat, not a placemat – It's doormat-sized, made to be stood on rather than tucked under a bowl. Put it at the back door, under the water station, or wherever your dog does the big shake.
Rubber backing – Nothing gets through to the floor, and it doesn't skate across the tile when your dog hits it at full speed.
Rinse, wipe, hang – A damp cloth for small messes, the tap for big ones, then let it air dry. Don't put it in the machine.
Rounded corners – Nothing to curl up, nothing to catch a toe.
Eleven colors – From a black that hides everything to a yellow that hides nothing.