Some purchases are made for the fun of them, and there is no point dressing this one up as anything else. Cut to look like a biker jacket, with the collar, the styling lines and the attitude that go with it, it is bought because it looks good on a dog and it makes people smile in the park. That is a perfectly respectable reason to buy something, and it does add a layer while it is at it.

The construction is light rather than heavy duty. Depending on size it weighs between 152 g and 192 g, which puts it firmly in the category of a cool-morning layer rather than serious winter insulation. It pulls on quickly, which matters when a dog is already spinning by the door, and the shape sits close enough not to flap about on the move. Ten options are listed across green and pink in sizes S to XXL.

• Motorcycle-style cut and detailing
• Adds a light layer on cool days
• Quick to pull on before a walk
• Sizes S to XXL
• Two colours: green and pink
• 152 g to 192 g depending on size

Set your expectations by the weight. At under 200 g this is a styling piece with a modest thermal benefit, not a padded winter coat, and there is no waterproofing claim attached to it. A thin-coated dog on a cold wet January walk needs something more substantial. For a bright autumn morning or an afternoon where the photographs matter, it does the job.

Who it's for: Owners who enjoy dressing their dog with a bit of character and want a light layer for mild days rather than deep winter.