Doberman pinscher

/ˌdobɚmənˈpʰɪnʃɚ/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A large, domestic breed of dog originally bred as a watchdog, kept mainly as pets in modern times.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Doberman Pinscher. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat; used as a watchdog wordnet

Etymology

Named for Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, German breeder and tax collector.