There is no leather made to withstand cats/dogs. Because animals have different temperments and behaviors, you can't predict what will happen or plan for it. Leather is an animal skin, and it can be cut, scratched or scarred just like human skin. All leather is split, but if you make the split too thick on the top grain portion, then the leather loses it's drape and becomes difficult to tailor to the upholstery, so there are limits to thickness of the hide that can be used. Having said that, burnished leathers done on an aniline crust do very well in pet environments, and are easier to touch up and repair than others. You don't specify a budget range, or a style of design - however Hancock and Moore is a premium brand that makes best-in-class with a range of those burnished leathers.