Took advice from posters and purchased new leads and collars in anticipation of the bad weather.Now looking to renew waterproof dog coats that I have had for years.Thanks for any recommendations.

http://www.countrymun.com/dog-clothing/dog-coats/the-challenger-cotton-lined.html

Made to measure, and off the peg at reasonable prices : www.togsfordogs.net

This is my friend's company http://weathertogs.co.uk/

Another vote for Countrymun here, I have winter coats, summer reflective coats, and an all over coat my boy used to wear at shows to stop him weeing on himself from them, and have always been very happy with the quality and service.