Drahthaar are great dogs. I like the way they hunt as well. They are tough as nails.
Our Griff has been quilled twice. I think she learned her lesson the second time. Now she has a nervous porcupine point when she finds them. Luckily no skunks yet, but it's a matter of time. She does keep the neighborhood streets free of cats......
She is in Wisc now with my FIL and will go to ND and Sask in OCt/Nov.
Good luck with your dog!