Item looks like the picture. We put cross legs on the bottom ends to make a sturdier gate. This works for us because we have a little dog. It may not be strong enough to contain a dog that is determined to get through. My granddaughters like to go through the gate door. They are little and cannot climb over as I do. The gate door is a little flimsy, but with a little tweaking holds just fine. It's not the strongest gate, but works for us. I just purchased a second one.