The foxtails is one reason I believe I will be keeping a shorter coat on him and definetly the underside really close cut.. Yes I live in the beatiful mountains...
As far as ticks go Cross my fingers I haven't had to deal with them at all through the other dogs I have fostered.. Doxie mix, a doxie longhair, and my toy poodle
in rainbow bridge... and of course cant forget my hubbies 55 lb lap dog outside.