Definition of "pinscher" [pinscher]

• A Doberman pinscher. (noun)

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• "•The breeds with the highest proportion of cardiovascular-related deaths were Newfoundland, Maltese, Chihuahua, Doberman pinscher and fox terrier."
• "At home, he kept a Doberman pinscher for protection."
• "Birns bought a Doberman pinscher to protect his home."