You are doing the right thing, Tarra had to have surgery on her elbow and they shaved her half way, I wish I had done it before they did it, its been almost a year and she is growing out great, I am trying to wait alittle longer and have her trim one length, but your doing the right thing, his hair will grow back and it will be so much easier on both of you with his recovery. Best of Luck, post pics, he will be adorable!