I'd love a long hair too, but common sense wins with me. I know I don;t have the time to dedicate to takig care of their fur. One thing that drives me crazy at work is all the people who get long haired dogs and cats and don't groom their dogs or cats until they are one big mat. Long haired pets are definately a time commitment, and if you can't take care of them yourself, then they become a financial commitment to pay for a groomer to do it for you.