How far apart are the slates? Any slightly wider openings? My dog is just 4 lbs and I don't want him to be able to slip through.
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Just measured mine. Slats are 2.75 inches apart. I have a 6 lb. dog and she doesn't come close to fitting through. Hope this helps. I love this gate.
1884713
The widest gap is 2-3/4". A small cat could easily pass through. A larger cat would have to work at it.
2169145
I bought this for my daughters black lab and it is a nice fit. The magnet isn't that strong so I'm pretty sure your smaller dog could push it open. For the larger dog I have it mounted so the bottom of the door is 6 - 7" above the floor. Hope this helps.
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About 10-1/4 in from rib in bottom to top edge. From very bottom it is closer to 11 ins. I agree with others rails in sides would not be hard to add in a box form. It would be a hard fall to the ground w/o them. Dogs can leap.
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The openings between the grate lines are 1/4"; from top dead center of one grate line to the other top dead center is 1/2". I have 3 small dogs from 7 to 10 pounds, none of them would use this item, even if we placed them on it they would run as soon as you let them go. They would however use the floor next to it. After every trick and continuous encouragement we gave up.
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I have two large standard Goldendoodles and they have no problem with access. I think the opening may be about 4". I suppose a very large mastiff or Newfie, or a very short faced large bulldog could have trouble with it, but I'd be surprised. I absolutely love ours, and so has every dog that we have fostered and babysat! It keeps their beard lots dryer and the water seems to stay cleaner too. It's the favorite waterhole at our place!
1149849
The butterfly opening requires a bit of weight to activate the step peddle, so unless your dog has some weight and genius, I doubt he will be able to get in there.
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The gap between the bars is about 3/4 inch. Seems it would have to be a very skinny and nimble rat to escape. Plenty of room; ours houses a chincilla
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I purchased this gate for two older (over 10 yrs old) pugs (shorter dog). I would say jumpy dogs would not be able to knock it over, but I would bet they'd try to jump over it. It's not very high. It does not attach to the walls.
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Audrey, I think your idea of moving the arch up a bit would help. I asked my husband and he said the same thing. Plus, if you leave off the brush, that opens up the door a lot. My 15-pound dog can't fit through it but cats are much better at slinking into tight spaces than dogs. My cat's about 12 pounds and is quite fast at going up and down the stairs through the cathole door. Good luck!!
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Should be no problem. My lab is over 20", and she fits through with room to spare. Just install it so the bottom of the opening is 9-12" above the floor (mine is about 9").
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It's a pretty solid gate, and part of what keeps it in the door is the base that fits in the track. I think stacking them could lead to a dangerous situation with the dog knocking the top gate loose. Also the top of the gate is not flush, so the top gate would not be resting on a flat surface. I think you'd be better off looking for another solution for your jumper! I got this gate for my dog, and she has not tried to get out. (65# German shepherd).
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If you have this on firm enough, I do not believe your dog could get out of this and as long as this is larger then the opening your precious one tries to or actually does escape from, this ought to work. Good luck!
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The opening is 12" - 13" wide. So you also know the door does not go all the way to the ground...there is an 8" high section that the doggies will need to jump over. Our 2 little Chihuahua's have no problem jumping over it. Good Luck. We love the fence. For the money it is REALLY a good product...we bought 2 sets so the area for our doggies is larger.
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I have this door and my 22-23 pound Jack Russell Terriers use it, also my sons Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, who is 70 pounds uses it. He doesn't like to use it going out, but will run right back through it. I have found my door works well for dogs up to 50-60 pounds.
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The opening is 13 inches wide. My Golden Retriever has no problem. Your lab should be fine.
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I went by their guide and bought a small because my dog only weights 9 pounds. It was to small. So I would suggest that you measure the height of your dog and buy the one that the opening is at least that high.