Quilting is what separates a warm coat from a decorative one. Stitching the outer fabric to a lining in a grid holds the filling in place, so the warmth stays spread evenly across the dog's back instead of migrating down to the hem after three washes and leaving cold patches behind. That construction is why this reads as a winter coat rather than as a jumper with a seasonal pattern printed on it.

The outer is cotton, which is comfortable and breathable but not waterproof, so this is a coat for a cold dry morning rather than for a downpour. It goes on quickly, which counts for more than owners expect when the alternative is two minutes of wrestling at the front door before every walk in December. Two colours are listed, orange and blue, with a reindeer motif, in sizes running from S up to XXL.

• Quilted construction for even warmth
• Cotton outer fabric
• Reindeer motif design
• Sizes S to XXL
• Orange and blue colourways
• Item weight 158g to 198g

On the weather it is actually for. Cotton is not waterproof and quilting holds water once it is wet, so in rain this becomes a heavy cold layer rather than a warm one. Keep it for dry cold and use a raincoat when it is properly pouring.

Who it's for: Thin-coated dogs facing dry winter walks, and owners who do not mind a seasonal motif on the coat that does the job.