This is a great fountain for the price. I was looking for an inexpensive circulating water fountain to place on the back deck for my dog; this is perfect. (Yes, as it's for my dog I keep it VERY clean which requires a bit of work on my part but she's worth it.) As she prefers to spend her days outside a cool, clean water source is preferable to a standing bowl which can get hot in the summer. It's very light weight, well made and holds a great amount of water, unlike most of the "watering bowls" made for pets. The pump motor is quiet, the flow out of the bamboo spigot is adjustable so the water sound is basically programmable. She likes to drink out of it, I like the sound of it so this purchase is a win-win.