Wiry-haired dog (8)
I believe the answer is:
airedale
'wiry-haired dog' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for airedale that I've seen before include "Yorkshire valley" , "part of Yorkshire" , "A leader I turn into a large breed of dog" , "Yorkshire district; breed of terrier" , "Canine breed" .)