pinscher
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pinscher
First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Earlier this week, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — one of the most prestigious events in the dog world — crowned its latest Best in Show winner, Penny, a Doberman pinscher.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026
A portrait of her with a champion, Vera, a retired miniature pinscher or “min pin” who is now Calvacca’s pet, hangs over the fireplace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Someone showing a miniature pinscher wants to showcase the high-stepping hackney gait that is a hallmark of the breed.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2022
“Every day someone is going to be mad at you. The trick is to come to work in the morning and not be a poodle or a Doberman pinscher, but to strike a balance.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2022
The way I met her, this Doberman pinscher she had used to come over and relieve himself on our lawn, and my mother got very irritated about it.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
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