Had this for over 2 years. Boy, did the bloom faded off this rose quickly!
Strengths:
- Looks good when delivered. All joints well fitted, and drawer slides in/out easily.
- Lots of storage.
- Great height for large breed dogs.
Shortcomings:
- As mentioned in another review, openning the loaded drawer causes the whole thing to tip forward, splashing water into the drawer and thoroughly soaking the contents. Shouldn't use to store dry food for this reason.
- Constructed of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), which swells BIG TIME when exposed to water.
- Quite costly, given the quality of mat'ls used in it's construction.
I emphasize the problem with MDF because our Lab, like almost all breeds, splashes water everywhere when she drinks. In short order, that water found it's way past the feeder's paint barrior and was absorbed by the sponge-like MDF, which in turn quickly swelled. This lead to A) the drawer swelling shut tight, and B) [because the MDF swells and the paint doesn't] large pieces of dried paint flaking off and disappearing. In wasn't too long before we noticed ugly patches of exposed, stained MDF on the "table-top" and sizable areas of missing paint right next to the bowls. I don't know what kind of paint is used, but I have no doubt as to the whereabouts of the missing flakes; in our dog's belly along with her dinner. Hope it wasn't lead-based.
Too much money for something with such shortcomings. I suggest looking elsewhere for a dog feeding stand, as this Pet Goods Dynasty feeder has become a high maintanence eyesore in our kitchen.
