Getting a coat onto a dog who dislikes being handled is usually the reason the coat ends up living in the cupboard. A cloak sidesteps the whole argument. It drapes over the back and fastens underneath, so there are no legs to lift, no feet to post through holes, and no wrestling match at the front door while your dog decides they would rather leave without it.

The fabric is fleece, which is warm in the way a blanket is warm. It traps air rather than blocking wind, so it earns its keep indoors and on gentle walks more than in driving rain. The hood carries a pair of bear ears, and that is as much the point of it as the warmth is. Because the whole thing is light, it will layer over a jumper without pinning the shoulders.

• Soft fleece throughout for blanket-style warmth
• Bear-eared hood
• Cloak cut that fastens under the body, with no legs to thread
• Light enough to layer over an existing jumper
• Sizes S to L, though not every colour runs in every size
• Four colours: coffee, beige, pink and blue

Two things worth knowing. Fleece is not waterproof, so treat this as a warmth layer rather than a rain coat. And a hood over the ears bothers some dogs. If yours dislikes anything near the head, the hood sits back off it perfectly well and the cloak still does its job.

What the options mean. Sizes run from S to L — £16.99 for the smallest, £23.99 for the largest.

Who it's for: Dogs who feel the cold on short walks or in a chilly house, and owners who would rather dress them in something with a bit of character than a technical jacket.