wire-haired

adjective

1. (of an animal) having a rough wiry coat

Example Sentences

But Noem alluded to the controversy over her decision to kill a 14-month-old wire-haired pointer named Cricket in a gravel pit because it was a poor hunting dog and killed some farm chickens.

From Los Angeles Times

The killing of the dog, a 14-month-old wire-haired pointer named Cricket, has drawn bipartisan criticism and scrutiny.

From New York Times

Time magazine recited the inconvenienced celebrities: Lucille Ball’s wire-haired terrier turned up in her basement, swimming in 4 feet of water.

From Los Angeles Times

A recent Landsman campaign event included his releasing a 5-year-old wire-haired dachshund named Jerome in a wiener dog race as Oktoberfest celebrations thronged the city’s downtown.

From Seattle Times

Of the three male and five female miniature wire-haired dachshunds taken, all the males plus one female have now been found.

From BBC