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Doberman pinscher

Doberman pinscher

1 3.6
A large strong dog with short black and tan fur that often guards homes
  • noun
  • /ˈdoʊbərmən ˈpɪnʃər/
  • US
translation icon : doberman
  • The Doberman pinscher is known for its loyalty and intelligence, making it a popular choice for guard work.

Examples

  • She entered her Doberman pinscher in the national dog show, where he impressed the judges with his sleek coat.

  • Many families choose a Doberman pinscher for both companionship and protection.

  • My neighbor has a Doberman pinscher.

  • The Doberman pinscher is known for its loyalty.

  • The security guard had a loyal Doberman pinscher that always kept watch over the premises.

  • At the dog show, the judges admired the beautiful coat of the Doberman pinscher on display.

  • She felt safe in her home knowing that her Doberman pinscher was there to protect her.

Synonyms

pinscher
vsDoberman pinscher
3 8.8

A small short-haired dog that comes from Germany

is the single specific breed rather than the broader group of types
Doberman
vsDoberman pinscher
  • US
3 3.6

A large, strong dog with short black and tan fur used to guard homes

is the more formal full breed name compared with the shorter term
dobe
vsDoberman pinscher
  • Informal
9.7

A large, alert dog with a short coat often used for police work

is the formal breed name used in careful or official contexts

Surface Forms

Doberman pinscher singular
Doberman pinschers plural

Morphology

Doberman + pinscher

The compound directly names a dog breed composed of the proper name 'Doberman' and the noun 'pinscher' (a type of dog), so a learner who knows both constituents will infer it refers to a kind of dog. This breed-naming pattern is a regular, compositional formation and is cross-linguistically common, making the expression transparent to learners.

Etymology

Doberman pinscher is named after a German man called Karl Dobermann, and the first part became Doberman in English. The second part, pinscher, was an old German word for a lively kind of dog, so the full name shows it is a strong, protective 'dog breed'.