I'd just like people to know...that If you're using it to keep very small..less than 10 lbs dogs ..confined..that some of the openings between a couple of the slats might be too wide... I weaved some hard plastic, I used some flexible cutting mats , (that worked for me) between the slats. Otherwise, it works fine..nice looking.. I did have to order an extension..which I wish I had just bit the bullet and gotten it  when I ordered the gate..lol.. Go with the dimensions.. If it says max. 43".. Believe it.