First off, these golden Lab bookends are *ridiculously* cute. The vintage gold finish gives them a classy vibe that elevates my bookshelf from 'meh' to 'Instagram-worthy'. My toddler now points at them yelling 'doggy!' every time we read together—major parenting win.

The weight is *just right*—heavy enough to hold my thick cookbooks upright (goodbye, slouching Jamie Oliver collection!), but not so heavy that I panic about dropping them on my foot. The anti-slip pads are clutch; my shelves remain scratch-free even when my cat uses them as a launching pad.

Pro tip: They work facing inward *or* outward. I flip them outward when I want to show off the detailed sculpting (those soulful doggy eyes!), and inward for a cleaner look during Zoom calls. Bonus? They double as paperweights for my WFH chaos.

One tiny gripe: While they handle most books fine, my encyclopedia set does make them wobble slightly. But for novels and magazines? Perfect. At this price point, they’re a steal compared to Pottery Barn’s version. 10/10 would gift to any dog-loving bookworm.