Doberman pinscher
/ˌdobɚmənˈpʰɪnʃɚ/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A large, domestic breed of dog originally bred as a watchdog, kept mainly as pets in modern times.
- 2 Alternative form of Doberman Pinscher. alt-of, alternative
- 3 medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat; used as a watchdog wordnet
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Named for Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, German breeder and tax collector.