We have only hunted two days in the last two weeks about 4 hours each time. Both times she came home with a raw chest, due to the thin hair on her chest, never had that problem in past years. Her hair was thin before hunting season. Same food as the day I brought her home, Dimond High Pro the green bag. she eats really well. Always eats all that is put down, three cups a day. sometimes she leaves a little and comes back for it later. Yes she is busting brush but mostly grass.