Most novelty bandanas are cut for a spaniel and end up looking like a postage stamp on a rottweiler. This one is cut generously, so the triangle still hangs properly across the chest of a larger dog instead of vanishing under the jaw. Six prints are offered, running from black bones and a masked pumpkin to a ripped purple design and two smiley faces. It ties over the collar rather than replacing it.

A tied bandana is the seasonal item most dogs barely register, because it sits where a collar already sits and adds nothing to the head or the body. That makes it the sensible starting point for a dog who has never worn anything before. Tie it with a finger's slack under the knot, and check the knot again after the first proper shake, since a knot that has quietly tightened is the one thing worth watching for.

• Generously cut triangle, sized for larger breeds
• Six prints, including bones, masked pumpkin and smiley designs
• Ties over an existing collar
• Adds no weight to the head or body
• Machine washable between walks

On sizing: Measure round the neck instead.

Who it's for: Larger breeds whose owners are tired of bandanas that are technically one-size and visibly nothing of the sort.