Cold houses catch out more short-coated dogs than cold walks do. A whippet or a staffie curled up tight on the sofa at nine in the evening, refusing to settle, is usually just cold, and a thick jumper solves it more cheaply than turning the heating up for one animal. This one is built around warmth rather than looks, with a deep pile that traps air close to the body.

The lining is plush fleece over a thick padded pile, and the details are what stop it wandering. A roll neck closes off the gap at the throat where draughts get in, and ribbed cuffs grip the legs so the whole thing does not concertina forward every time the dog stretches. The all-over monogram print keeps it looking tidy enough to leave on for a walk. Six sizes run from S to 3XL in brown, weighing 300 g to 400 g.

• Plush fleece lining over a thick padded pile
• Roll neck to close off draughts at the throat
• Ribbed cuffs so it does not ride up
• All-over monogram print
• Six sizes, S to 3XL, in brown
• 300 g to 400 g depending on size

Fleece has one weakness. It is not waterproof and it does not shrug off rain. Wet fleece holds cold water against the skin and is worse than no layer at all, so keep this for indoors, dry days and the car, and put a shell coat on your dog when the forecast is against you. It also sheds and picks up fur, so wash it separately.

Who it's for: Short-coated and thin-skinned dogs who shiver indoors, and owners who want proper warmth rather than a decorative layer.