wire haired

/ˈwaɪər ˌhɛrd/
adjective
  1. Having a coat of stiff, wiry hair (used especially for dog breeds).
    • She adopted a wire-haired puppy from the animal shelter.
    • Wire-haired dogs often need special grooming to keep their coats healthy.
    • The wire-haired terrier has a rough, weather-resistant coat.