I have a gas fire place and a German Shepard.  I was so afraid she would burn her tail so I bought this screen.   Not only does it look good in fron of the fire stove it has protected her from getting burned.   What I found out it also keeps her fom layng too close to the stove so I am more than  pleasd with it.  I have had people remark what a good idea it is.   Yes, I recommend this screen.