Small dogs lose heat faster than big ones, and the thin-coated ones often start shivering before you have reached the end of the road. A fleece layer takes the sting out of an autumn morning without much fuss: it goes on in seconds, needs no fastening around the belly, and comes off just as quickly when you get home. This one adds a bit of character on top, which is honestly half the reason anyone buys dog clothes.

The fabric is a soft fleece with a windproof face, so it does better on a breezy day than a loose knit of the same thickness would. The bear pocket is embroidered onto the back and there is a gingham bow at the neck. Two designs run through the range, the Pocket Bear and the No 21 Bear, each offered across beige, khaki and blue depending on the design, so the same shape arrives in a few different moods.

• Soft fleece with a windproof face for autumn and winter
• Embroidered bear pocket detail on the back
• Gingham bow trim at the neck
• Two designs: Pocket Bear and No 21 Bear
• Colours across beige, khaki and blue
• Pull-on shape in sizes S to XL

On sizing: the letters S to XL mean whatever the maker decided they mean, and these are cut for small and medium dogs, so an XL here is nothing like a large-breed XL.

Who it's for: Owners of small or medium dogs with thin coats who want a quick, warm walking layer and do not mind a bit of charm with it.