Shorthaired dogs shed less than wirehaired dogs like the longhaired version.
Despite their long coats wire hair is actually a reference to their long mustaches beards and bushy eyebrows! Due to its coarse wiry texture the coat is referred to as the wire coat.
It is possible that the wirehaired dog is the best option for allergy sufferers because it sheds the least of the three coat types.
It is necessary to groom this coat several times a week to keep it in good shape. It is also necessary to strip (remove the outer guard hairs by hand) the coat twice a year. It can be difficult to strip your coat so it is best to hire a professional.