affenpinscher

(äf′ən pin′s̸hər, af′-; -c̸hər)

noun

any of a breed of small dogs, with a stiff, wiry coat of black, red, or gray and facial features that resemble those of a monkey

Origin: Ger, lit., monkey terrier < affe (see ape) + pinscher: see Doberman pinscher

See affenpinscher in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A breed of small dogs of European origin, having wiry, shaggy hair and a tufted muzzle.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: : Affe, ape (from Middle High German, from Old High German affo)

Origin: + Pinscher, a type of dog with ears operated on or “pinched” to make them stand up (from English pinch)

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