1. plural of wirehair; dogs with coarse, wiry coats, especially certain terrier breeds

Examples

• The dog show featured several wirehairs in the terrier category.
• Wirehairs require regular grooming to maintain their distinctive coats.
• The kennel specializes in breeding wirehairs and other terrier varieties.
• Both wirehairs competed for best in breed at the competition.
• The groomer was experienced with wirehairs and their special coat needs.
• These wirehairs have the typical rough, weather-resistant fur of their breed.