There is a long stretch of the year, most of the British spring and autumn in truth, when a padded coat is far too much and bare skin is slightly too little. A light collared shirt fills that gap without doing anything dramatic. It takes the edge off a cool morning, keeps a short-coated dog's back covered, and comes off again in seconds when the sun finally decides to arrive.

It is a slip-on garment, cut with a proper collar and finished to look like a shirt rather than a novelty. The whole thing weighs between 120 and 220 grams depending on the size, which tells you most of what you need to know about how warm it is. This is a layer, not insulation, and a dog wearing it on a mild day will not overheat on an ordinary walk. That lightness is also why it packs down small enough to live in a bag.

• Collared shirt styling for a smart, tidy finish
• Light layer suited to mild spring and autumn days
• Weighs 120g to 220g depending on size
• Pulls on easily for walks or photographs
• Available in pink
• Lettered sizes from M to XXL, plus a separate numbered size run

Who it's for: Owners of short-coated or small dogs who want a smart, light cover for mild days rather than a full winter coat.