Doberman Pinscher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large, domestic breed of dog originally bred as a watchdog, kept mainly as pets in modern times.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Doberman Pinscher.

Pronunciation

/ˌdobɚmənˈpʰɪnʃɚ/

Word forms

Doberman Pinscher Doberman Pinschers Dobermann Pinscher

Etymology

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

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