Jackson is a cutie pie. I know what you mean about getting the black cut out. When Hot Rod got his first hair cut, I don't know what I expected but he looked like a different (grown up) dog...I almost cried. Then at 6 mos he got a puppy cut (March) and I still was in shock but I love it! I just gave them both a puppy cut and I think that they are happier. I am keeping their faces long though. Maybe that could be a compromise?