If it has a prey drive I would give it a try here. We have no Coyotes for it to trash on!
As far as their skin, I haven't had any problems with them getting punctured by sticks but have noticed they do get the same scratches my other dogs get on the inside of the leg. I have heard the hairy dogs have more "cut resistance" but if the pig with decent blades showing hooks a dog I don't think hair will do much.