This gate is really ideal for small pups and dogs. My dog is way to big for it - 60 lbs - she barrels right through it. If I prop it up with some heavy weights, it deters her for like, 30 seconds. Unusually, I have a cat who doesn't like jumping over it so it's completely useless to me now. It looks cute though and would really be fine for a smaller pet - I just underestimated how large my pup would get.