(Examples include most Terriers, Giant and Standard Schnauzers, Wire-Haired Dachshunds, Irish Woflhounds): The wire coat has a soft, dense undercoat that covers much of the body, and wiry guard hair that covers the entire body (face, ears, body, legs, and tail). The longer guard coat must be brushed, bathed, and hand-plucked or -stripped regularly to prevent mats and tangles. In cooler climates, the shorter undercoat will shed out during seasonal sheds. The long coat between the toes and the pads is prone to matting and accumulating dirt and debris.
(Examples include most Terriers, Giant and Standard Schnauzers, Wire-Haired Dachshunds, Irish Woflhounds): The wire coat has a soft, dense undercoat that covers much of the body, and wiry guard hair that covers the entire body (face, ears, body, legs, and tail). The longer guard coat must be brushed, bathed, and hand-plucked or -stripped regularly to prevent mats and tangles. In cooler climates, the shorter undercoat will shed out during seasonal sheds. The long coat between the toes and the pads is prone to matting and accumulating dirt and debris.