We did have the long flowing coat but I got tired of it and took it all off this week. I loved is long hair but I don't regret cutting it at all! I can take him outside to hang out with us now and not worry what's stuck to his hair when he comes in! LOL! I'll let it grow back for the winter. Maybe. But right now I'm loving not having to brush him everyday. He still has his topknot though.