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pin·scher  (pnshr)
n.
A Doberman pinscher.
Dobermann, pinscher - Dobermanns are named for German dog breeder Ludwig Dobermann; pinscher means "terrier" in German.
See also related terms for terrier.
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Noun1.pinscher - any of three breeds of dogs whose ears and tail are usually croppedpinscher - any of three breeds of dogs whose ears and tail are usually cropped
guard dog, watchdog - a dog trained to guard property
Doberman, Doberman pinscher - medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat; used as a watchdog
miniature pinscher - small German version of a Doberman pinscher
affenpinscher, monkey dog, monkey pinscher - European breed of small dog resembling a terrier with dark wiry hair and a tufted muzzle
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History and Origin The miniature pinscher resembles the Doberman pinscher but in fact is of quite different legacy The Miniature Pinscher originates in Germany, and was originally bred for hunting rats and vermin, as well as keeping guard History and Origin: The miniature pinscher resembles the Doberman pinscher but in fact is of quite different legacy.
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