pinscher

American  

[pin-sher] / ˈpɪn ʃər /

noun

1. one of a group of related dogs including the Doberman pinscher, miniature pinscher, and affenpinscher.

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Etymology

Origin of pinscher

First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening

Example Sentences

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

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

I love big dogs — German shepherds, Doberman pinschers, huskies, Weimaraners.

From New York Times

More than 2,500 dogs — miniature pinschers, mastiffs and more — will compete in this year’s Westminster Dog Show, the second oldest consistently held sporting event in the United States.

From New York Times

I thought, and submitted myself to a parade of corgis and miniature pinschers and King Charleses.

From New York Times