1. wire-haired - Adjective
2. wire-haired - Adjective Satellite
(especially of dogs) having stiff wiry hair
Source: WordNeta wire-haired terrier Source: Internet
Characteristics Appearance A wire-haired dachshund A typical dachshund is long-bodied and muscular with short, stubby legs. Source: Internet
What can be agreed on, however, is that the short-haired dachshund gave rise to both the long-haired and the wire-haired varieties. Source: Internet
The condition seems to be mainly limited to wire-haired Dachshunds, with 17% being carriers. citation A genetic test is available to allow breeders to avoid breeding carriers to carriers. Source: Internet
The wire-haired dachshund, the last to develop, was bred in the late 19th century. Source: Internet