The trouble with most dog raincoats is that they cover the back and leave everything else to soak, so the dog still comes in with a wet belly and muddy legs. This one is cut for full coverage, with a hood over the head, panels down the body and cuffs at the legs. That is why it looks unusual, and it is also why it keeps a dog dry in the sort of rain that arrives sideways.

The hood has a clear brim that shields the eyes without blocking the view forward, which is the detail that stops most dogs shaking a hood straight off within the first minute. Reflective piping runs along the coat for dark winter walks, when a black dog in a black coat is genuinely hard for a driver to pick out. The leg cuffs block wind as well as water and cut down the grit that comes home with you.

• Full-body coverage with hood, body panels and leg cuffs
• Clear brim that shields the eyes
• Reflective piping for low-light walks
• Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL, in black
• Garment weight 144g at XS up to 230g at 2XL
• Water-resistant fabric that wipes down after a walk

On sizing: measure your dog's back length from collar to tail base, and the chest girth just behind the front legs, then work from those rather than from weight. A full-cover coat is less forgiving than a simple back-and-chest one, because too short and the legs bind, too long and the dog trips.

Who it's for: Owners of small and medium dogs who walk in real weather and are tired of towelling a soaked dog down at the front door.