affenpinscher

American  

[af-uhn-pin-sher] / ˈæf ənˌpɪn ʃər /

noun

1. one of a breed of toy dogs having a dense, wiry, red or gray coat with tufts of hair around the eyes, nose, and chin, cropped ears, and a docked tail.

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affenpinscher British  

/ ˈæfənˌpɪnʃə /

noun

1. a small wire-haired breed of dog of European origin, having tufts of hair on the muzzle

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Etymology

Origin of affenpinscher

1900–05; < German, equivalent to Affen (combining form of Affe ape ) + Pinscher terrier

Example Sentences

J.R. the bichon frise, Mick the Kerry blue terrier, Banana Joe the affenpinscher.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2021

There was a conflict of interest — top judge Peter Green’s longtime partner has co-owned dogs with one of Colton’s co-owners, including 2013 Westminster champion Banana Joe the affenpinscher.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2019

There was a conflict of interest - top judge Peter Green’s longtime partner has co-owned dogs with one of Colton’s co-owners, including 2013 Westminster champion Banana Joe the affenpinscher.

From Washington Times • Feb. 12, 2019

But Malachy shouldn’t be overconfident, as a turn to his right will reveal the imposing visage of his Novak Djokovic, Joey the affenpinscher.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2012

Melancholiacs may get a lift from the clownish affenpinscher, a tiny cross between a terrier and a Pekingese, whose funny face is wreathed in a perpetual smile.

From Time Magazine Archive