These working dogs may have attractive crinkly coats and unique traits like bushy eyebrows, beards, and mustaches,
but they weren't originally bred for show; rather, they hunted larger animals like rodents.
They were actually better able to withstand the branches and thorns they faced while pursuing
their prey through the underbrush because of their wiry coats, as stated by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
A wire-haired puppy is waiting for you, and they range from playful otterhounds to energetic wire fox terriers.
(And when the time comes to welcome a wire-haired puppy into your home, don't forget to peruse the adoption
listings at your neighborhood shelter or with breed-specific rescue organizations.)