1. having coarse, stiff hair or fur that resembles wire
Usage: typically used to describe certain dog breeds

Examples

• The wirehaired fox terrier has a distinctive rough coat.
• She preferred wirehaired breeds because they shed less.
• The wirehaired dachshund requires regular grooming.
• His wirehaired pointer was excellent at hunting.
• The kennel specialized in wirehaired terrier breeds.
• Wirehaired dogs often have weather-resistant coats.