Small dogs lose heat quickly, and the ones who feel it most are the short-coated breeds who start shivering the moment the back door opens. A mid-weight layer solves that without turning a walk into a wrestling match. This one is cut as a two-legged garment, so the front legs go through and the rest of it sits over the back and chest, held in place by the shape rather than by straps you have to fiddle with.

The fabric sits at the mid-point of the manufacturer's thin-to-thick scale, which in practice means autumn and mild winter weather rather than deep frost or a wet January morning. There is no stretch in it at all, so it keeps its shape and does not sag after a few wears, but it also gives you nothing back if you fall between sizes. The cut is described as somewhere between a tight fit and a generous one, and the length between short and long.

• Two-legged garment: front legs through, back and chest covered
• Cow print, sold in S, M, L and XL
• Mid-weight fabric on the manufacturer's thin-to-thick scale
• No elasticity, so the fit is fixed rather than forgiving
• Cut between a tight and a generous fit
• Arrives in packaging measuring 20 x 20 x 3cm

Two things worth knowing. And because there is no stretch in the fabric, sizing by eye rarely works. Measure your dog's back from collar to tail base and the chest girth behind the front legs, then send us the numbers if you are unsure.

Who it's for: Owners of small, short-coated dogs who want a simple warm layer for autumn walks and are happy to measure before ordering.