Rain rarely cancels a walk, it just decides how long the towelling-off afterwards takes. A poncho cut goes on over the head in one movement, which is the practical difference between a coat that gets used on a drizzly Tuesday and one that stays on the hook all winter. The hood takes the worst off the head and ears, and the belly strap stops the whole thing sliding sideways the moment your dog shakes.

The fabric is light and packs down small enough to push into a coat pocket, so it can travel with you rather than only being fetched once the sky has already opened. The poncho shape leaves the legs entirely free, which suits long-bodied dogs such as dachshunds who struggle with four-legged suits. There is nothing to fasten around each leg, so even a wriggly dog is dressed in seconds.

• Poncho-style cut, on and off over the head
• Hood covers the head and ears
• Adjustable belly strap holds it in place
• Lightweight and folds away into a pocket
• Sizes XS, S, M, L and XL
• Suits dachshunds and other small to medium breeds

On sizing: measure your dog's back length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail, and the chest girth behind the front legs, then check both against the size chart. A poncho is forgiving across the belly but not across the back, so back length is the figure that decides the fit.

Who it's for: Owners of small to medium dogs, long-backed breeds included, who walk in British weather and would rather not towel down a soaked dog every evening.