The mess after a wet walk is mostly legs and belly, which is exactly what an ordinary coat leaves uncovered. A four-legged suit turns the towel-and-hallway routine into peeling one thing off at the door and hanging it up. That is a small domestic victory in February, and it is worth considerably more over a winter than the novelty print on the outside suggests.

The suit covers back, chest and all four legs, with ribbed cuffs at the ankles that stop it riding up as your dog moves. The fabric is soft and has real stretch, so a full-body garment does not shorten the stride, which is the usual failure of cheap onesies. Closures run along the back and fasten securely. Prints include planets and stars, a light yellow sun, a flying pig, a brown bear and grey flowers.

• Covers back, chest and all four legs
• Soft, stretchy fabric with ribbed ankle cuffs
• Secure closures to keep the suit in place
• Sizes S through to 3XL
• Prints including planets, sun, flying pig, brown bear and flowers
• Machine washable

On sizing, and on the loo. Measure back length from collar to tail base first, because a suit that fits the chest but runs short in the body will bind at the shoulders. Check the cut at the rear before committing to a long walk as well: full-body suits vary in how much they leave clear, and that is a detail owners tend to discover at the wrong moment.

What the options mean. Sizes run from S to 2XL — £12.99 for the smallest, £14.99 for the largest.

Who it's for: Small dogs who come home filthy, thin-coated breeds in winter, and owners who would rather peel off one garment than towel four legs.