OMG this is the perfect tree for my family. I have 3 dogs, a 12 yr old Puggle (boy), a 4 yr old mini Doberman Chihuahua,  (girl) and a 3 yr old Pit bull who is 70 lbs and thinks she is the other dogs Mother. So in my house a real tree doesn't stay standing long. This is a beautiful tree.  Just the right size and beautifully snowed upon.