Function The simple sturdy free standing design is easy to use for anyone. It works for small to medium sized pets. Depending on the floor make sure the water bottle stand is level and on a surface that the stand will not slide away from the pet when they drink. Sometimes placing a rubber mat/rug under the stand can be helpful. This design water bottle stand keeps pets faces dry and sanitary and no more yucky germ filled water bowls! Design is Key The Lixit water bottle nozzle fits tight in the narrow opening of the water bottle stand, which keeps the nozzle from wobbling back and forth during use. This feature also holds the bottle at a precise & proper angle to reduce and eliminate dripping. The wide base is heavy duty PVC to prevent tip over’s and to keep the stand in place. The water bottle nozzle twists off for easy filling, easy to clean with mild soap and NOT dishwasher safe. There are no small plastic pieces to break off and the water bottle stand will never rust. Yes, the glass Lixit water bottles fit but, we do not offer them. The design & size makes it easy to transport from place to place keeping your pet hydrated & it is All American Made!!!!!We are proud to offer many colors and designs to our water bottle stands. We use high quality epoxy and alcohol inks. Message us for special requests. ​Tip: Special instructions come with every order to get the nozzle started on the right track. Here is a tip for all you newbie’s, place peanut butter or tuna on the nozzle to entice your pet to drink and be patient when switching from a bowl to the water bottle stand. Always measure from floor to nose to see if your pet can reach the nozzle (see below measurements). If your pet cannot reach the nozzle you can place a ramp of sort to the stand or we recommend the most flexible water bottle stand of the market today, “Thirsty Pet Water Bottle Stand” and its right here on Ebay.! Lixit has 2 different size nozzles for the 32oz bottles that fit into the stand, the large nozzle and the small nozzle. This water bottle stand is free standing. ​We package every water bottle stand with the large nozzle. If your pet has trouble handling the flow of water with the large nozzle stop by the store or order the smaller nozzle to make your pet more comfortable. Even thou the smaller nozzle does not stand out as far as the large one when in the stand, it still works just fine for your pet but, the nozzle does not fit as tight in the slit of the stand. Dimensions:Stand: 17 1/4 inches tall, base 6 3/4″ wide Nozzle is 10 to 10.25 inches from the floor Weight: Stand/bottle is 2lbs. 2.5oz (white only), Colored/Epoxy Stands weigh more.Make sure your pet will drink from a water bottle before purchase. Weight Packaged ready to ship: 3lbs 11oz, 18 x 8 x 8. ​We are not responsible for sloppy drinkers! 🙂 This original designer of The Pet Water Bottle Stand is Lisa McKinney (www.mrfooshihtzu.com) since 2000. We are blessed and honored to show case Lisa’s original Pet Water Bottle Stand!