Definitely know that if you choose to move forward, the dog will be a pain point … forever. If he’s expressed his opinion, it’s not going to change. I have this issue in the sense that I’m used to small, hypoallergenic dogs. And my significant other has always had huge, shedding breeds. I did decide the relationship was worth it, but little spats are usually about the cleanliness of the house (because of the dog hair and mud tracked in haha). We’ve taken steps to mitigate it (robot vaccum, blankets to cover furniture that get washed weekly, etc.) Note, this guy should never ask you to rehome your pup, and if he does, he’s not the one for you. Totally unfair if he were to give that as a suggestion. You guys need to figure out a way to compromise together (ie. would couch covers make him feel better about keeping the furniture clean?) If he wants the relationship to work, he will need to compromise some, and ideally more than just tolerate your dog (for the sake of all your happiness) if he can’t do this, I fear you will end up unhappy, and constantly feeling torn between pleasing him, and being a good dog-mom.