Jadens been in a puppy cute for a little while and I'm starting to grow out his coat now. Its not been much of a problem as his coat is a silky one so it just lays down flat. I do love the puppy cuts I think they are incredibly cute and think Jaden does look more like a puppy in his "puppy cut" I'm going to grow his hair out for a while and once I get a full coat I'll probably eventually go back to a shorter cut with him. The longer cutes are gorgeous but you have to remember what works for YOUR dog. If they are really active and its getting in their way and they'd be happier ina puppy cut I say GO FOR IT! Hair always does grow back and in the meantime they can enjoy playing without all that hair getting in their way