pinscher

pin·scher

 (pĭn′shər)

n.

Any of several breeds of dog originally developed in Europe, especially the Doberman pinscher.

pinscher

(ˈpɪnʃə)

n

(Animals) another name for Doberman pinscher

Dobermann, pinscher - Dobermanns are named for German dog breeder Ludwig Dobermann; pinscher means "terrier" in German.

See also related terms for terrier.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pinscher - 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