I plan on always keeping Nikko's hair cut short in a puppy cut... I think he looks super cute in it, and I think it'll make us both happier in the long run. He won't get twigs and stuff tangled in it from being outside, and I can spend more time playing with him instead of forever trying to keep him brushed.
Nevertheless, I understand why some people like the long hair, and both dog and owner can learn to enjoy grooming time as special one-on-one time together as well. And yorkies are just cute either way - long hair or short... or medium!
Here's my boy after his first haircut, nice and short... sorry, just have to show him off. I love him so much, and I think he's the most handsome doggie in the world.
Lauren & Nikko