This is wonderful! It is attractive and comes as pictured with a base. The directions say not to expose it to extreme weather so I will remember that.  I have 2 very small male dogs and they knew right away this was theirs! The toy fox terrier is 16 and feeble , doesn't see well but knew this was HIS place and the yorkie mix did too. I am moving out of state soon. My old guy has never lived anywhere else ever and with impaired vision the change for him will be  immense. I am hoping this adorable fire hydrant will be familiar enough for him to identify his place to relieve himself.  Thank you for this unique item.