"here is 2 independant groom for the body/tail on both character." Yes, that I can see. The way the body fur is done looks much better. ^.^
It looks to be set in clumps, and follows the contour of the body quite well.
I think It should be possible to use much the same technique for the tail as well. Make the clumps just a little longer, style it like the body, and you may loose that spike look it has now.
The way the tale is done now looks OK for a distance shot like shown here with Andie.
"here is 2 independant groom for the body/tail on both character." Yes, that I can see. The way the