Dog Breeds That Are Wirehaired

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Airedale Terrier

Often referred to as the "King of Terriers," Airedales are the largest terrier breed, and they always have a wiry coat. Airedales are known for being smart, independent, energetic, versatile,

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Border Terrier

These spunky, affectionate, and intelligent small wirehaired terriers originate from Scotland. These dogs have lots of energy and bags of character.

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Brussels Griffon

The Brussels griffon comes in a wire and smooth-coated variety. The coarse-coated version stands out for its rather profuse beard.

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Dachshund

The enduringly popular dachshund comes in wire-haired, long-haired, and smooth-coated varieties. These low-slung dogs were originally developed in Germany to hunt badgers,

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Jack Russell Terrier

Most commonly found in a smooth-coated variety, Jack Russels are also often seen with a broken coat. JRTs are small, but they are anything but typical lapdogs.

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German Wirehaired Pointer

Recognized as a separate breed to their relative, the German shorthaired pointer, the German wirehaired pointer was explicitly developed for their wiry coat.

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Irish Wolfhound

The tallest of all the AKC-recognized dog breeds, the rough-coated Irish wolfhound is often referred to as a gentle giant. Known for being loyal and affectionate,

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Scottish Terrier

This iconic wirehaired breed, with a distinctive silhouette and dignified beard, is now more popular in the United States than in their U.K. homeland.

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Wirehaired Fox Terrier

The Selkirk rex is on the larger side, with solid build and substantial muscle and boning. The Selkirk’s unique curly coat gives it a crinkly “bed head” appearance,

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Cat Breeds That Are the Most Affectionate

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