This ended up being the perfect gate for us and we like this way more than expected!  It looks good in our living room, we close off a nook where we keep our 3 Italian greyhounds and their beds and a crate in one place.  Strong and sturdy.  I knew 2 of my older little guys (12 years old) were too old and tiny to really knock it over, but my 9-year-old Iggy I wasn't sure about as he's is still pretty strong and healthy.  Getting the tall was a great investment as he is intimidated to think he can jump it or push it over.