Wirehaired (adjective)

Having hair that is stiff, wiry, and coarse.

Origin:

Compound word from wire and haired.

Examples:

1. The wirehaired dog had a rough and wiry coat.
2. Wirehaired breeds of dogs have a distinctive wiry coat of hair.
3. The wirehaired terrier's coat requires regular grooming to maintain its texture.
4. The wirehaired pointer is a hunting dog with a wiry coat.
5. Wirehaired animals are characterized by their stiff and wiry hair.