Best tall pet gate for a Greyhound on a budget

A rescue Greyhound at one year old — lovely dog, but a real containment challenge. Greyhounds are tall, can clear a standard 76cm gate if they're motivated, and at that age they're still curious enough to test boundaries. Gate choice comes down to three things: your dog's size and jumping ability, the width of the opening you need to cover, and whether you can wall-mount it or need a pressure-mounted option — and I'd flag upfront that pressure-mounted gates aren't safe at the top of stairs. So: how tall is your Greyhound, where are you installing this — doorway, room divider, or stairs — and is drilling into the wall a possibility where you're renting?

That's a helpful picture. A doorway is actually the easier scenario — no stairs safety risk, so a pressure-mounted gate is fine here. The height is your real concern. At 70cm at the shoulder your Greyhound stands taller than most dogs, and she could hop a standard gate if she wanted to. You need something at least 90cm tall, ideally closer to 100cm. Can I ask — has she shown any jumping behaviour yet, or is she fairly calm indoors? That'll tell me whether height alone is enough or whether you also need a gate she can't push through.

Good instinct — Greyhounds are unpredictable in a new environment and can surprise you. Given your constraints — no drilling, under £40, needs to be tall — I'd point you straight to the Cumbor 40-inch (101cm) Extra Tall Baby Gate. It pressure-mounts securely, extends to fit most standard UK doorways, and that 101cm height gives you a genuine margin over your dog's shoulder height. It has a one-hand open mechanism and a walk-through door, which you'll use constantly in a kitchen doorway. It's consistently around £35–38 on Amazon UK, so it fits your budget, and the reviews from owners of large dogs are solid. The pressure mount won't damage your walls and can be repositioned if needed. It's the one I'd buy in your situation.

Yes — one practical thing. Pressure-mounted gates work by pushing outward against the doorframe, and on a smooth painted surface they can occasionally slip over time, especially if the dog leans on it. Use the rubber pads that come with the gate and check the tension every week or two at first. Don't overtighten to the point where you're denting the doorframe paint — your landlord will notice that too. If the walls are particularly smooth or the dog starts testing the gate, you can buy small foam bumper strips to protect the paintwork and increase grip. Other than that, the installation is genuinely straightforward and completely reversible.

Honestly, it depends on the individual dog. Many Greyhounds don't jump gates at all — they're built for forward speed, not vertical clearance, despite their height. At 101cm you have a good buffer. That said, if she does start showing interest in jumping as she gains confidence, the gate won't stop a determined Greyhound. At that point your options are a taller free-standing exercise pen around the kitchen entrance, or starting some basic boundary training so she learns the gate is a signal to stay put. But for now, given she's calm, the Cumbor gate is the right call — no point spending more than you need to at this stage.