British weather is the thing that decides whether a pet stroller gets used or gets put in the shed, so start with the canopy. It adjusts through three positions, from fully open to almost closed, which covers the ordinary range of a day out — shade at midday, shelter from wind, and a dog who wants to watch the world without the sun in their eyes. When it genuinely turns, the included rain cover goes over the top.

Underneath, this is a sturdier frame than the price suggests. Two of the four wheels carry shock-absorbing hardware and brakes, which matters on pavement joins and kerbs, where a rigid stroller jolts a sleeping dog awake. The basket is Oxford cloth with mesh panels for airflow, two interior leads clip on to stop them jumping out, and there is a basket underneath plus a zipped bag for leads, water and bags.

• Suitable for dogs under 10kg and up to 38cm; frame rated to 15kg
• Opens to 80 x 44.5 x 97cm; folds to 85 x 44.5 x 28cm
• Carrier area 59 x 34cm, 52cm high with the canopy up
• Three-level adjustable canopy plus a full rain cover
• Two braked wheels with shock absorption; four-wheel frame
• Under-basket (44 x 34 x 26cm) and a zipped pouch

A note on the two weight figures. The frame is rated to 15kg but PawHut recommend dogs under 10kg, and the lower number is the one to follow — the gap is the margin that keeps steering and braking predictable rather than the weight your dog can be.

Who it's for: Small-dog owners who walk in all weathers, and anyone whose dog has more enthusiasm for the outing than stamina for the distance.